28 Jul 1997
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jul 28, 1997
Page
1
London scientists claim heavy drinking can prevent baldness by lowering testosterone processing. Dr. Hugh Rushton of the Institute of Trichologists cites case observations and Indian university research. The theory links alcohol abuse to preserved hair through liver damage affecting hormone metabolism.
John Palmer greets news the government asked Canadians about living without the penny. An economist welcomes the idea as costly to keep, while a Royal Canadian Mint spokesperson says production will continue if there is demand. Mint output fell from 625 million pennies in 1995 to 446 million last year.
A quoted anonymous remark notes that men check themselves in mirrors while women are ridiculed for checking reflections in any shiny surface such as spoons store windows or even Joe Garagiola's head.
Alberta government studies reducing charity casino net proceeds share and volunteer requirements after June 23 discussions. Review aims to finalize by Sept 30, with no privatization plans, while addressing operator costs and volunteer staffing concerns amid broader rules allowing later hours and liquor at tables.
Ottawa documents reveal a Finance Department communications plan to sell the GST changes as fulfilling Electoral promises. The strategy aimed to avoid apologizing or resignations while building momentum for harmonizing sales taxes with Atlantic provinces and delaying a full pledge to scrap the tax.
Medicine Hat physicians are being reviewed for using the emergency room at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital for elective procedures. Dr Noorali Bharwani notes many doctors perform elective surgeries in private facilities while others rely on hospital ERs. The medical advisory group has not released counts, citing controversy and ongoing discussions with doctors.
In Winnipeg a late night huddle with farm officials led to a fast track review of Canada’s grain transport system. Ministers Vanclief Collenette and Goodale plus rail and grain officials agreed the review could begin as early as September, with hearings before the Canadian Transportation Agency to probe alleged inefficiencies causing losses of about 115 million dollars to farmers this year.
Gilroy California hosts the 19th annual Garlic Festival with taste testers praising garlic salsa garlic egg rolls and more exotic garlic creations. Vendors offer garlic perfume and garlic chocolate while a garlic cook-off and kissing contest test breath freshness.
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