Begin and Sadat fail to stop Lebanon raids
In Cairo summit on the Israeli Syrian missile crisis Prime Minister Begin rejects Sadat demand to end Palestinian raids in southern Lebanon. Sadat seeks time for Habib mediation as Syria deploys SAM missiles near Zahle and fights Lebanese Christians. Six hurt in Beirut sniper fire along the Green Line.
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Banks raise prime rate to 20 percent driving Canada rate peak doubt
The Bank of Canada increases its trend setting rate to 19.1 percent and major chartered banks lift prime to 20 percent from 19.5 percent amid a falling Canadian dollar and a rise in U.S. rates. Analysts warn of possible further easing later in summer before renewed pressure in fall.
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Finances opened on April's Improvement District vote
Financial books on the April incorporation plebiscite in Improvement District No. 1 have been opened and closed. The Alberta cabinet may approve a remand centre budget for Medicine Hat, a first of its kind in the province, says MLA Jim Horsman.
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Riot squads back at Matsqui prison clash
RCMP and Armed Forces tense at Matsqui prison in British Columbia after prisoners smashed windows and attempted to access a secure area during a riot. Officials report injuries and claims of guards firing shots during the Tuesday disturbance. Police pulled back in and returned six hours earlier to help regain control.
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Woman convicted of indecent assault could win custody
A Medicine Hat woman jailed for indecently assaulting her 10-year-old daughter faces possible custody of her three children after release. Social services holds temporary guardianship and must decide whether to seek permanent custody. the court questioned the mother’s bid to retain custody. The husband received four years for assaults on another child.
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Mounties May Work to Rule In Alberta Protest
About 400 Alberta Mounties from 35 detachments may work to rule this weekend to protest a pay deal. They plan to refuse ticket writing for provincial offences and, in smaller detachments, not to be on call. No strike is contemplated.
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Broadbent says U S power key to El Salvador peace
Canadian NDP leader Ed Broadbent after a seven country fact finding mission states the United States holds the key to resolving El Salvador's civil war and urges a change in U S policy. He argues elections alone cannot fix the conflict while the army retains power and notes Cuba’s alleged involvement. Broadbent plans to relay his findings to Socialist International officials and will meet U S officials in the coming days.
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