27 Dec 1991
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 27, 1991
Page
1
A gunman robbed a factory outlet store in the Columbia River Gorge of 228 dollars and a pair of socks. The thief covered his face with pantyhose, demanded cash and hosiery, and fled after placing them in a bag.
Rebel National Guardsmen stormed the Georgian KGB building in Tbilisi after fierce fighting with loyalist troops. They freed several political prisoners including opposition leader Georgy Chanturia, who said high political prisoners were released as the garrison surrendered. The capital reeled with cannon fire and smoke at dawn.
A Quotation card on Flavelle Page A8 presents a provocative line about a fireside fear. The brief note frames a controversial remark attributed to an unnamed speaker, prompting reader reflection on family safety and social sensitivity.
In Moscow Boris Yeltsin faces fierce criticism from his vice president and Russia’s top constitutional court who warn he may become a dictator. Parliament demands repeal of a decree merging the interior ministry with the remnants of the KGB as the Supreme Soviet dissolves and transfers powers to the CIS.
Prime Minister Brian Mulroney says a case could be made to boil down the 28 constitutional proposals, and he is open to reducing them if it makes sense. He cautions that removing too much could threaten Canada’s unity and notes the package is under review by a parliamentary committee.
Retailers reported steady business on Boxing Day as shoppers flooded centres nationwide. In Ontario crowds formed long lines outside stores despite the Retail Business Holidays Act, with Sam Sniderman of Sam the Record Man and David Russell of Sporting Life citing pressure to open and avoid losses.
In Beirut, captors release a videotape showing German hostages Kemptner and Struebig amid Christmas décor as pressure mounts from Iran, Syria, and Germany to free hostages. U.S. hostage William Buckley’s remains identified. Germany refuses to trade the Hamadi brothers for release.
Ottawa report profiles Alan Gallichan a former Anglican priest who marries couples outside traditional churches for a fee. He conducts ceremonies for divorced or homosexual individuals and even at unusual venues, offering a “holy union” service to same sex couples while stressing unconditional love.
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