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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 16, 1981
Page
4
John A. Weimer listed as Business Manager J. W. Bud Miller serves as Production Manager Alan Poirier is identified as Associate Editor This entry marks staff roles under a periodical designation No 274
Residents of Medicine Hat including downtown merchants and the arts community oppose relocating the cultural centre to the college citing loss of control and long term downtown decline. Proponents argue downtown revitalization and broader tax benefits. The debate questions council’s conscience and the impact on city balance.
Analysts say the Socialist Party may win an absolute majority in the National Assembly after a strong first round. The Communist Party looks set to fall to about 31 to 51 seats amid criticism of its stance on Afghanistan and Poland. The right wing Union of the New Majority could gain if Socialists falter. Georges Marchais downplays decline while Mitterrand moderates promises like nationalization and nuclear limits. The second round on June 21 could alter 290 Socialist seats projections and reshuffle political power.
The article lauds Queen Elizabeth for facing danger with courage after a weekend incident where a lunatic fired blanks at her. It argues public figures should not fear threats and cites her openness and poise as a model for national and international leaders to follow.
In the opening session Premier Levesque signals restraint and tough choices as the PQ shifts from radical rhetoric. Finance Minister Parizeau cuts education and debates a doctor visit deterrent while pension and youth laws face criticism from unions and progressives.
Allan Fotheringham portrays Pierre Easily Trendeau in a satirical, surreal Ottawa portrait. The prime minister shuns newspapers and media while pondering a day of state duties. He rejects CBC strike coverage and clings to a self styled pure mind as reporters and advisers are mocked.
The Senate approves tight Medicaid abortion limits for the poor amid opposition to religious moralism. Polls show mixed views on abortion rights with rising acceptance of legal abortion under many conditions, yet strong concern over a proposed "human life" bill that could ban abortion and birth control methods.
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