24 Jul 1987
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jul 24, 1987
Page
1
A page five feature in Medicine Hat News cites a dramatic claim of Canada being used as a back door by foreign spies seeking access to the United States. The article discusses geopolitical tensions and public concern over espionage networks rumored to operate across the border.
The weather page notes mainly sunny conditions with a ten percent chance of rain Saturday. Expect a high near 30 and a low around 12. Map reference on page B3.
A Lebanese Shiite hijacker aboard an Air Afrique DC-10 was overpowered by a steward after killing one passenger and threatening another while refueling in Geneva. The steward was shot and seriously wounded. passengers escaped via an emergency rear door. The hijacker demanded the Hamadi brothers’ release, linked to a 1985 TWA hijacking.
The car bearing MLA Jim Horsman’s name was not his vehicle. Sandy Morrice says the Chrysler convertible, used to transport the Intergovernmental Affairs minister and his wife, belonged to him and he was told he could park on Third Street S E until the Stampede Parade end. Morrice criticizes police communication.
The Duke and Duchess of York attended the Medicine Hat Stampede to celebrate their first wedding anniversary. Prince Andrew and Sarah spent 30 minutes watching a royal rodeo before an invitation lunch at Patterson Armories.
The Duke and Duchess of York opened Alberta's Head-Smashed-In buffalo jump visitor centre in a prairie site once used to slaughter bison. About 3,000 spectators watched as officials highlighted the UNESCO world heritage site and its $10 million interpretive centre. Indians from the Blood and Peigan nations led prayers while Mounties guarded the event.
Alberta Premier Don Getty presents fur coats to the Duke and Duchess of York during a Edmonton visit. The Star quotes royal officials saying the couple will wear the gifts privately. The Mirror reports horror at the deaths of animals used, describing slow lingering deaths.
Downtown Vernaye hosts the 27th Kiddies Parade with giant foods walking beings and carriages. Eight-year-old Karen Rombough led the cheers with bouquet and veil while Kim Byers acted as reluctant groom. Judges led by Dolores Ronan and Val Drybrough described a busy scene with at least 1,000 participants and no entry deadline.
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