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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 19, 1982
Page
5
A letter traces a local figure born in Medicine Hat in 1909 and his lifelong journey from schooldays to missionary work in the Andes. It contrasts private and public apathy, recounts family ties, a late formal education, and the writer's upbringing, culminating in a tribute to his father and a birthday gift reflecting shared history.
A parent voice from Eiiplex reports long lines for summer swimming class registrations. One person per table caused hour long waits and repeated lines for multiple children, prompting calls for a better organized system.
Eileen O Reiner recalls the June 9 1962 New Horizons Day at Strathcona Centre in Medicine Hat to celebrate a federally funded seniors program. 850 attendees joined the outdoor event with Cable Ten coverage and dignitaries from across the province, though local coverage was limited.
Bob Deis reports ongoing systematic killings and mass arrests of Baha i followers in Iran. Eight new murders and 23 arrests deepen a campaign the author calls a plan to destroy Iran s largest religious minority.
Canadian politics and law come under fire as Solicitor General Robert Kaplan faces scrutiny over letters he wrote for two campaign workers. Critics warn such actions risk perceived bias in federally run rehabilitation and parole decisions, stressing the need that justice be done and be seen to be done.
A 1982 Medicine Hat High grad writes to defend classmates after a Cypress Centre cabaret in 1962 drew police and peer involvement. He disputes claims that grads caused the beer fight and questions unfair broad blame, thanking two men who aided cleanup and urging better example for youth.
Public notice urging readers to stop abandoning cats and kittens in Medicine Hat. It highlights rising wild cat populations, warns of dangers, and calls for catching mothers for the city pound. Advocates spaying and neutering, warns against giving away pets, and urges responsible pet ownership. Audrey Hill SPCA Secretary.
A reader replies to a George Theofan letter arguing graduates were not fully responsible for a June 5 graduation cabaret incident. He notes non graduates caused the beer fight, a dropped-out attendee was escorted out, and cleanup offers were refused, urging a fair view of youth.
Finance minister Allan MacEachen declares no funds are lost in Canada's foreign exchange efforts while defending the dollar. He says reserves are not vanishing and explains the cash balances, gold holdings, and broader liabilities underpinning the currency policy amid calls from Opposition critics.
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