Alberta solicitor general proposes entertainment restrictions in bars
The article reports Solicitor General Dick Fowler preparing to restrict bar entertainment ahead of a formal Liquor Control Act amendment. He would require dancers to wear G strings and pasties, ban dwarf tossing and wet T shirt contests, and frame rules as entertainment value not morality. Critics argue he oversteps liquor controls and pushes personal taste via cabinet power.
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Lberta
Dick Fowler
Fowler
Solicitor General
Alberta eyes import of hazardous wastes and Swan Hills expansion
Policy shift long anticipated as Bovar Inc proposes a quick start on a 50 million plan to nearly quadruple the Swan Hills facility. The move could boost PCB incineration capacity and profit but risks public cynicism and claims of a traitorous environmental policy reversal.
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Alberta
Swan Hills
Bovar Inc
Quicksand
Mulroney blamed in Meech Lake showdown history note
The article portrays Prime Minister Brian Mulroney as angry and blaming others over Meech Lake's peril. It highlights his June interview boasting he timed the seven day ministers' conference and compares his tactics to an election campaign.
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Ottawa
Brian Mulroney
Meech Lake
Clyde Wells
Mulroney
Mulroney faces Meech Lake posturing in Commons
Mulroney battles over Meech Lake timing and rules as Manitoba's Filmon warned of four weeks for approval. Elijah Harper's tactics loom, while critics question rule changes and whether Mulroney has a final gambit left. Four days remain before June 23, 1990.
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Mulroney
Filmon
Manitoba
Elijah Harper
Meech Lake
Canadians back Harper in Meech opposition
The piece argues a double standard in Canada as Elijah Harper stands against the Meech Lake accord. It contrasts how Quebec politicians are praised for defending their province while others who defend their regions or ethnic groups are vilified. It cites Lucien Bouchard and Robert Bourassa to illustrate perceived bias.
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Manitoba
Elijah Harper
Quebec
Environment
Lucien Bouchard
Newfoundland
Brian Mulroney
Bouchard
Robert Bourassa
Mulroney
Bourassa
Poirier Offers Mixed Signals on Accord and National Identity
The commentary questions Harper’s stance on ratifying a deal defining national character without first nations participation. Senator Murray’s remark about one MLA knotting the legislature fuels debate. Mulroney Bourassa faces criticism for patronizing native groups and threatening aboriginal rights. Canadians rally behind Harper, crediting an MLA's stand with preserving the country from the accord.
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Harper
Lowell Murray
Mulroney
Bourassa
New York Archdiocese Faces Question in Gigante Case
The Genovese boss Vincent “The Chin” Gigante appears in a preliminary court hearing with his priest brother offering support. Prosecutors say the act hides real power as Gigante maintains leadership of the mob. Cardinal John (text ends)
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Vincent Gigante
Gigante
the Chin
New York
Genovese
Genovese Crime Family
FBI
Federal
Feds
Cardinal John
Royko chides O'Connor over church discipline and Cuomo stance
Mike Royko argues none of New York's political leaders should be excommunicated over abortion debates. He notes Mario Cuomo's Catholic faith clashes with his public support for abortion rights and mocks O'Connor for targeting Cuomo while ignoring crime figures.
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O’connor
Mario Cuomo
Cuomo
New York
New Jersey
Tribune Media Services, Inc
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Herb Gray
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Gary Filmon
United States
Southam News
Gates
Meech
Alan Poirier
Murray
New York Archdiocese
Mike Royko
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