16 Jan 1979
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jan 16, 1979
Page
1
Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi departs Tehran piloting his own jet en route to Egypt and the United States amid jubilant Tehran celebrations. Crowds cheer as royal guards salute and moslem officers lift a Koran while the royal couple boards the Shahhine.
City officials welcome a three year provincial study into pollution in the South Saskatchewan River basin. Alderman Sauer says the project could pinpoint pollution sources upstream on the Bow or Oldman rivers and help curb algae growth affecting Medicine Hat’s water treatment and power plant. The study will include cost benefit analysis for upgrading treatment facilities and assess potential tertiary treatments while noting Calgary’s emissions as a major factor.
Israeli commandos landed near Ras El-Ein south of Tyre and blew up a building used by Palestinian guerrillas. Navy gunboats shelled shoreline areas while UN troops nearby reported no casualties. The PLO claimed heavy raider losses and said shells caused casualties.
Thai based sources report forces loyal to the ousted Cambodian government recaptured Kompong Som, Cambodia's only deepwater port, from opponents. Details on timing and subsequent actions were not immediately available.
The utilities department faces a budget near 20 million with a seven percent increase in city revenue contributions to hold down the general mill rate. Fire and transit budgets rise 20 and 15 percent respectively due to a Crestwood substation and diesel bus maintenance. A 400 thousand dollar transit deficit is cut by higher provincial grants, leaving a likely close final figure.
Area farmers vow to oppose the CN Rail branch line closure between Eyre Sask and Acadia Valley, a recommended abandonment by December 1980. The notice follows an official recommendation announced recently.
Medicine Hat Stampede board supports the CRCA plan for a 29 percent gross gate share while noting Calgary and Edmonton deals will drive negotiations. They expect separate rates per rodeo and hope for spring and summer show continuity with events March 22 25 and July 25 28.
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