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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 11, 1982
Page
4
Economic Development Minister Hugh Planche in town for Jim Horsman’s nomination cautions a possible fourth quarter construction drop could push Alberta to adopt a five percent margin for local bids. He weighs two sides, arguing protectionism risks prices, raises costs, and invites a regional arms race, urging caucus to resist.
Harold Maser became the first taxi driver ticketed for soliciting by parking at a meter and waiting for customers. The bylaw was challenged as unconstitutional, and the police now warn cabbies against soliciting only while moving, redefining pressing and persistent conduct. The issue hinges on distinguishing cabbies from prostitutes in City of Medicine Hat policy.
Alberta's Environment Department plans to publicize its air quality directives to firms to show action on pollution. Critics doubt the move will fix a damaged image as complaints cited inaction against violators and ministerial oversight gaps persist.
Columnist notes city issues in Medicine Hat including a stalled taxi bylaw debate and an ad hoc committee for regulation. He mocks council delays and highlights the Alberta Medical Association stance on essential services while questioning nursing and doctor study sessions. He closes with a wary take on local optimism and economic mood.
The piece outlines Hafez Assad's vulnerable position as Israel’s advances threaten Syria’s hold in Lebanon and the broader Arab landscape. Assad’s isolation grows due to backing Iran over Iraq, internal unrest from the Muslim Brotherhood, and domestic strains from maintaining 25,000 troops in Lebanon.
Washington reports that a U S developed electronic countermeasure fed false data to an AM 39 Exocet, causing a miss against the Argentine launched weapon in the Falklands conflict. British tests used EA 4B Prowler software to foil the Exocet, potentially lowering its market value and altering anti missile tactics in future engagements.
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