09 Jun 1984
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 09, 1984
Page
1
A Canadian National freight train derailed 16 kilometres south of North Bay in Astorville spilling sulphuric acid and diesel oil into a creek. Eight cars and an engine left the tracks in a non residential area. No injuries reported and authorities cited a washed out track section.
Turkey pluckers in Virginia and mail sorters in Baltimore share a wrist ailment, carpal tunnel syndrome, linked to 1980s industrial technology. Doctors say repetitive hand motions cause the condition and diminish sensation in some patients.
Hamilton minister Michael Baldasaro of the Church of the Universe was sentenced to six months in jail after an 11th hour pledge not to use marijuana. Judge Nick Borkovich had planned a 12 month term but gave leniency due to the promise and doubt over its sincerity.
At Lancaster House London a peace summit of Canada United States France Italy Japan West Germany and Britain produced a East West declaration urging restraint in East West tensions and a push for dialogue The leaders also urged ceasefire in Iran and Iraq and vowed joint action against terrorism Meanwhile about 80000 anti nuclear protesters marched through central London and 80 were detained or removed from a restricted access area police said.
Liberal candidate John Turner wins two signals of support as CBC delegates back him as best to help the party win the next election while Dalton Chretien remains a close second. Ontario leader David Peterson backs Turner amid party tension and policy hesitation on specifics.
Quebec premier Rene Levesque addressed 1600 delegates in Montreal linking Ottawa to centralized control of key sectors. He pledged to stay on unless forced from leadership as a poll shows PQ support at 23 percent while Liberal gains lift Bourassa’s party to 69 percent. He warned of looming election stakes over independence.
The district Advisory Council will stay in place after the January 1 1986 municipal district incorporation. Julian Koziak said the provincial government will pass fall legislation allowing councillors to remain in office until fall 1986 elections. The move aims to avoid disruption and resolve tax, land, and employee issues during the transition.
Calgary police investigate a $12 000 fraud connected to a three day slow pitch tournament that never started. Alberta Special Olympics was named as a benefactor but officials deny involvement. Teams paid 168 each and investigators seek more victims and suspects.
Blair Andrew testified at a preliminary hearing that Klauske Keegstra taught anti Jewish conspiracy theories and called Jews money thugs and gutter rats. The Eckville teacher fired in 1982 for claiming WWII Jewish deaths were exaggerated faces possible trial. Andrew and other students allege he dictated notes and handed out pamphlets promoting antisemitic views.
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