Israel strikes PLO and Syrian positions in Lebanon surge
Israeli jets bombed Yasser Arafat's PLO base in West Beirut and attacked guerrilla and Syrian posts along the ceasefire line in eastern Lebanon. The assault follows the ambush that killed five Israeli soldiers, marking the fiercest fighting since the U.S. ceasefire plan 12 days earlier.
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Medicine Hat Stampede supplement previews 1982 events
The Medicine Hat News releases a Stampede supplement detailing this year's exhibition. It covers Stampede history, rodeo stock, bull riding and midway fun as part of the 1982 Exhibition and Stampede.
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Medicine Hat News
Weather Sunny With Highs Near 23 Degrees
The forecast calls for clear skies and sunshine with a high of 23 and a low around 10. Readers are directed to the weather map on page 20 for regional details.
IRA warns of attacks on Britain and Hyde Park bombing
The IRA claims responsibility for two London bombings that killed six soldiers and wounded many, ending an eight month lull. A Republican News editorial says Britain’s interference in Ireland will provoke a new campaign, while police plan a full reconstruction and seek witnesses.
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Belfast
Republican News
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Regent’s Park
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The
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Diane Elder
Burlington
Ont
Government eases customs checks on Japanese autos
A government source says Ottawa will ease customs checks on Japanese import vehicles. Progressive Conservative MP P Jelinek was charged Wednesday amid revelations. Expos beat Dodgers 4 1 in 11 innings in Los Angeles to salvage game three, page 12. Legislation to cap federally administered price increases at six per cent this year planned, page 16.
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Japan
Ep Jelinek
Prime Minister's Office
CBC tower fight in Medicine Hat heats up over exemption rules
Opponents led by River Valley Authority press for a public hearing to relocate the CBC broadcast tower near Wernerville after claims it blocks Police Point Park views. The CBC cites Order in Council No 147-72 but a later order, 1396-73, limits the exemption to airports, possibly revoking the earlier protection. Officials say a development permit may be required. hearing dates loom as CBC consults legal and engineering staff.
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Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Wernerville
CBC
Medicine Hat
Improvement District No. 1
Improvement District No. 1 Municipal Planning Commission
Medicine Hat News
Doug Fleming
South East Alberta
Phil Stonhouse
River Valley Authority
Stonhouse
Stenhouse
Margaret McLachlan
Planning Commission
McLachlan
Lutz Perschon
Department of Municipal Affairs
Customs slowdown lifted on import cars in Canada
Ottawa announced the immediate lifting of the customs slowdown that had delayed thousands of Japanese built cars at Vancouver docks. Trade Minister Ed Lumley signaled progress in talks with Japan on reducing imports, but refused to promise on a specific timeline or outcome. He aims to cut Japan's annual car exports to about 146,000 vehicles while Japan cites Canada's trade surplus.
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Ottawa
Vancouver
Ed Lumley
Lumley
Canada
Japan
Light cable depth under question on Trans-Canada highway work
Inspector Strickland notes questions about cable depth for roadway lights from Medicine Hat to Redcliff. Provincial rules set 0.9 metres minimum but some lines were laid at about 0.6 metres before corrections. Officials say the situation is being reviewed and adjusted to proper depth amid uncertainty over costs and exact locations.
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Electrical
Medicine Hat
Redecliff
CP Rail
Box Springs
Frank Webber
Paul Strickland
Redcliff
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Trans Alta Utilities
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Hank Tellefson
Tellefson
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Trans- Canada
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