Israel tightens grip on Beirut amid stalled negotiations
Israeli forces position around West Beirut after warning they have tools to force the PLO from the city. About 35,000 to 40,000 troops with 300 tanks and 500 APCs encircle the area as a sixth U.S. ceasefire eases shelling. Arafat derides talks, focusing on destruction around the PLO command center.
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U.S
Philip Habib
Lebanon
Ketanopis Stete Radio
Agid West Beirut
Yasser Arafat
Arafat
Soviets Get Billion Dollar Grain Credit
Ottawa reports a new one billion dollar credit line to sell grain to the Soviet Union on credit. The deal requires payment within six months at current rates, with guarantees from the Canadian government and a minimum 4.5 million tonnes for the coming crop year. The arrangement follows an economic summit guidance promoting prudence in credit sales to Moscow.
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Board
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Alberta
Red Deer
Australian Wheat Board
U.S
Reagan
Kremlin
Agriculture Department
Moscow
John Block
Poland
Dome
Canada
National Energy Program
Rock Canada
Federal Energy
Energy
Bail-out near for Dome
Ottawa moves toward a multi million dollar rescue for Dome Petroleum amid political backlash for aiding a company that has paid no taxes for at least six years. The high stakes maneuver involves government and banks shaping the debt support and terms behind closed doors.
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Dome Petroleum
Dome
Jack Gallagher
Energy Department
Prowler slips into Buckingham Palace through drainpipe
The intruder, later named as Michael Fagan, 31, visited the palace 12 times and entered the Queen's private area by climbing the drainpipe. He brandished a broken ashtray, sat near the Queen for about 10 minutes, and caused no harm. Police assess serious security weaknesses. The Queen remained calm as officials promise a security overhaul.
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All star game boosts Montreal economy and turnout
About 25 000 fans attended batting practice at Olympic Stadium ahead of the all star game. Montreal officials estimate direct spending near 34 million dollars, plus significant promotional value from vast television viewership. Hotel and restaurant traffic rose while taxi service stayed steady amid ongoing transit talks.
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Labrie
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Chicago Cubs
Dan Quisenberry
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Luis Quilico
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Weather and regional news highlights across pages
The bulletin reports a sunny day with a high of 28 and a low of 13, weather map on page 17. It notes a split in The Independencer with the Western Canada Concept Party on page 3 and a Mortgage Assistance Plan bringing hope to Saskatchewan residents facing layoffs on page 8.
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