06 Jul 1981
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jul 06, 1981
Page
1
Police used tear gas and riot shields to retake Toxteth district as violence spread from a second night of looting. More than 120 officers were injured over the weekend, with 190 total casualties, as rioters set buildings ablaze and hurled projectiles at police.
A 30 year old city man, William John MacKenzie, was arrested by Medicine Hat RCMP early Sunday and charged with possessing more than 22000 dollars worth of hashish for trafficking. He was released on 500 dollars bail and will appear in provincial court Tuesday. Also slated to appear are three Brooks men—Thomas Michael Kelly 20 Isaac Dana Connick 25—arrested Saturday evening and charged with hashish trafficking, plus Francis Edward Arsenault 24 arrested near Redcliff and charged with possession for trafficking. Kelly and Connick posted 200 dollars bail and Arsenault 150 dollars bail.
The New Democratic Party delegates re-elected Ed Broadbent as leader amid restive mood on policy. A minority opposed his constitutional and proportional representation plans, while the party approved a move to phase out Candu reactors and uranium mining despite Saskatchewan concerns.
New Democratic Party leader Ed Broadbent says a Prairie split from the rest of the party signals broader regional rifts. Roy Romanow and MP Lorne Nystrom warn that constitutional issues and federal structure could fuel ongoing internal disputes ahead of upcoming provincial elections in British Columbia and Manitoba.
Fire crews of 225 with eight helicopters halted as light rain began to fall on 22 000 hectares of fires south of Fort McMurray. Officials warn conditions remain dry with potential threats if hot weather returns and winds rise. Evacuations were underway but Marianna Lake area hamlet avoided closure as smoke clouds lingered.
Prime Minister Menachem Begin says there is no doubt he will form Israel's next government after unofficial results show Likud leading Labor by one seat. Coalition hinges on splinter parties to reach 60 seats in the 120 member Knesset with final tally due Thursday.
Medicine Hat High School hosted a large Homecoming weekend at the Cypress Centre with former graduates traveling from New Jersey and California for the reunion. The event highlighted a broad turn-out and festive activities.
Coast Guard in Halifax coordinates a reduced search for five men missing from the Arctic Explorer off Newfoundland. Water near six degrees Celsius limits survival to about three hours. Of 32 aboard, 19 rescued, eight bodies found. 12 survivors in hospital, not seriously injured. Federal investigators arrive to probe the mystery.
In Belfast, Roman Catholic mediators met IRA hunger strike leaders in the Maze three times over the weekend. Officials spoke of a possible breakthrough as Brendan MacFarland, the strike leader, weighs a face-saving settlement. Joe McDonnell, 30, on day 59, nears death as talks continue with Michael Allison reportedly possible for next mediation.
Alberta health officials warn Medalta dinnerware from Medicine Hat Pottery Co. may emit excessive radiation from uranium salts in the glaze. Most pieces are in Ontario homes and used as display only, with officials noting some emit up to six millirems per hour, far above recommended levels. experts caution the danger depends on specifics and coatings.
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