Diplomatic Deadlock Over PLO Guerrillas in Beirut
The war of attrition between Israel and the PLO continues as diplomatic efforts to evacuate about 8,000 guerrillas trapped in Beirut stall. Israeli casualties rise with a patrol finding two Palestinian bodies in the Bekaa Valley, while Greece is rumored to offer haven noted by Al Liwa, a claim Athens calls inaccurate.
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Syria
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Saudi Arabia
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Cyprus
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U.S
Philip Habib
France
Iran and Iraq clash as forces clash near Basra
Iran says it swarmed into Iraqi territory on two fronts and fought fiercely under a Baghdad claim of purging large areas. Iraqi communiques report ambushes and repulsed Iranian advances near Basra with high casualties on both sides and mention Iraqi victory warnings from President Saddam Hussein.
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Baghdad
Saddam Hussein
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U.S
WCC Leaders Race Emerges At Red Deer Convention
Western Canada Concept members wrap up their Red Deer convention with a leadership vote set for August 21. Incumbent MLA Gordon Kesler seeks a permanent leadership role while Elmer Knutson and Howard Thompson consider runs. Knutson aims for leader plus three executive posts. The outcome hinges on next month’s regathering and the election push following the provincial vote.
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Western Canada
WCC
Gordon Kesler
Elmer Knutson
Knutson
al Maggard
Kesler
Howard Thompson
Thompson
Edmonton
CP Laserphoto
Alberta nurses win 29 percent wage increase binding contract
A three member arbitration panel awarded Alberta's 9 000 nurses a 29 percent wage rise over two years making them among Canada’s highest paid. The deal starts with 20 percent this year retroactive to Jan 1 and 9 percent on Jan 1, 1983. Starting pay rises to 12 11 and top rate to 15 42 by 1983.
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Canada
Western
Ontario
Nurses’ Union
Alberta Hospital Association
Dave Russell
Labor
Les Young
Spy scandal worries Thatcher
The Times reports a major new spy scandal tied to lax security at the Government Communications Headquarters in Cheltenham. Geoffrey Arthur Prime, 44, faces an espionage charge. trial set for Nov 26. Officials fear the affair could rival Kim Philby in scale.
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David Matthews
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England
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Daily Telegraph
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Financial Times
Kim Philby
Philby
MI-6
Moscow
BBC
Thatcher
House of Commons
Britain
Western Canada Concept endorses second chance for Ottawa
Delegates at the Western Canada Concept convention approved a policy urging Ottawa to reform federal structures to meet Western needs. It argues independence remains the only path if changes are not realized, while acknowledging the move could look like a soft stance on independence. Kesler, Alberta MLA since February 17, is noted among party officials.
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Canada
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House of Commons
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Senate
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Kesler
Alberta
Olds-Didsbury
Indians off to Hull in Canadian junior fastball championship
The Glenmor-Jeann Junior Indians travel to Hull Quebec in early August for the Canadian junior fastball championships. Medicine Hat represents Alberta in the national tournament.
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Glenmor-Jeann
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Medicine Hat
Alberta
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