Weather Sunny With Low Chance of Rain
The forecast calls for sunny skies with a 20 percent chance of precipitation on Sunday. High near 25 with a low around 7. Map on page B4.
11 Jul 1987
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jul 11, 1987
Page
1
The forecast calls for sunny skies with a 20 percent chance of precipitation on Sunday. High near 25 with a low around 7. Map on page B4.
The United Nations declared Matej Gaspar the fifth billion person on Earth born at 8 35 a.m. in Zagreb Croatia at University Medical Hospital. UN Secretary-General Javier Perez de Cuellar visited and offered congratulations while doctors confirmed the newborn is in perfect health. The Day of the Five Billion highlights rapid population growth, with about 150 babies born per minute worldwide.
Police blocked a clash as 30 officers protected two Montreal Gazette delivery trucks after windshield and headlight damage. One man was arrested as the English daily faced a lockout of 150 pressmen and maintenance workers.
federal cabinet meets at University of Alberta and Prime Minister Mulroney declines to confirm a plan to sell Air Canada shares or set timelines for regional aid. He says Alberta is in better mood with Conservatives and notes oil, gas, and grain sectors still face challenges amid New Democrat Pierre Piquette affair questions.
Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke secured a third straight term after Labor kept or expanded its 16 seat House majority. With 63 percent counted, Labor held 82 seats, could reach 87, while Liberal and National seats rose. Hawke promised an economy overhaul amid high inflation and debt exceeding 70 billion dollars.
Calgary based 1988 Winter Olympics organizers report an emergency fund drop from 48 million to 30 million dollars raising concerns among directors. They blame overrun projects and optimistic ticket revenue goals while vowing spending curbs and tighter governance ahead of a forthcoming budget review.
Amoco Canada Petroleum says no rival offers emerged to top its 5.2 billion bid for Dome Petroleum Ltd as lenders seek stronger action. Bank of Montreal seeks court to force Dome to reopen bidding while creditors debate restructuring and potential long recovery timelines.
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