Gretzky nets five goals to reach 50 in record pace
Wayne Gretzky scored five goals in a 7-5 Edmonton win over Philadelphia to reach 50 goals in 39 games the fastest in NHL history. Coach Glen Sather and teammates praised the feat as Edmonton moved to the league’s best record and eyes next game against Vancouver.
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Ghana coup back in power after Rawlings seizure
Jerry Rawlings, 34, led a second coup in Ghana overturning President Hilla Limann amid heavy gunfire at Burma Barracks in Accra. Rawlings appealed for no harm to Limann who remains at his presidential quarters as fighting continued.
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Alberta nurses accept government disputes board delaying strike
Edmonton nurses voting to cooperate with a provincially appointed disputes inquiry board delay the planned midnight strike. Margaret Ethier, UNA president, says the board aims to force a settlement while criticizing government funding and influence over talks. The process may extend beyond 20 days if both sides agree or the minister approves.
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Man Dies After Stabbing as Suspect Shot by Police
A 66 year old Albert Miller died after a stabbing at a city residence about 10 43 p m in Medicine Hat. A 26 year old male suspect was wounded by a city officer and remains in hospital in satisfactory condition. Charges of first degree murder assault causing bodily harm and possession of a dangerous weapon are expected in provincial court once the suspect is released.
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Suspected Red Brigades arrested near Padua in Dozier case
Police in Padua arrested four unnamed suspects at a road block linked to the Verona NATO base kidnapping of Brig. Gen. James Dozier. The four face armed group charges as authorities pursue leads in the December 17 incident, with no confirmation of direct involvement. Dozier, 50, remains in the hands of the group amid talk of a people’s court.
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Poles consider new reform committees under martial law leader
Gen. Wojciech Jaruzelski has formed at least three committees led by top Communist figures to revamp Poland's social economic and political programs. One panel reportedly proposes replacing the Communist party with a new group including Catholic Church and Solidarity. Other plans hint at economic decentralization autonomy for factories while avoiding worker self management. Observers doubt broad public support for any plan and note ongoing political tension.
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Trudeau urges Polish renewal amid Ottawa diplomacy
Prime Minister Trudeau urged Poland to pursue renewal through compromise while avoiding direct support or rejection of U S sanctions on Poland and the Soviet Union. He said martial law cannot be a permanent answer and urged national reconciliation as critics blasted his stance. Kaszuba welcomed the tone but criticized the omission of Solidarity and sanctions details.
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Medicine Hat faces energy losses amid cold snap
Weather notes forecast cloudy skies with light snow and subzero temperatures from -20 to -30. Page 15. City report recalls a year of energy loss under federal policy, with Mayor Ted Grimm noting 1981 as a turning point and some positives. Page 3. Carmen Rinke, four time Canadian amateur boxing champion, sparring at Medicine Hat Boxing Club. Page li thas vy od.
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