Morgentaler mulls Halifax abortion clinic plan
Dr. Henry Morgentaler said he will ask Nova Scotia Premier Buchanan to allow an abortion clinic in Halifax serving the Atlantic provinces. He spoke at Dalhousie University and planned to open the clinic soon, noting Newfoundland and St John’s as possible sites and stressing legality and humanitarian aims.
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Alberta budget keeps line amid stagnant unemployment
Treasurer Lou Hyndman unveiled a hold the line 1985 86 budget totaling about 10 billion with a 1.7 billion capital plan. He warned unemployment will stay near 11 percent as private industry must create meaningful jobs while 523 public service and 300 Crown positions face cuts. The deficit stands at 250 million on 9.765 billion in revenue.
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Shadowy pact tied to officer's death in East Germany
Washington reports Maj. Arthur Nicholson was killed by a Soviet guard in East Germany during a high risk intelligence mission. The U S Military Liaison Mission in Potsdam operated under a longstanding agreement allowing Soviet access to West Germany, a dangerous game described by ex members as hair raising and rule free. Reagan supported Nicholson's actions as lawful under the agreement.
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U S. Invites Canada to Star Wars Research Cooperation
U S officials say Canada has been invited to participate in research related to the Star Wars defense initiative. Fred Ikle notes ongoing discussions with Canadian and European allies to identify areas for cooperation and to set up arrangements, with a formal invitation not yet issued.
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Bail-out timing debated in Canadian Commercial Bank case
Finance Minister Michael Wilson disclosed the government knew of Canadian Commercial Bank’s problems for over six months but waited for action until March 14. The $255 million rescue would shoulder most of the bank’s bad debts to aid its survival amid revenue declines and Alberta market woes. Ed Broadbent urged earlier private sector solutions and questioned treasury involvement, while criticizing monitoring as insufficient.
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Amadeus dominates Oscars with eight wins in 57th ceremony
Amadeus led the 57th Academy Awards with eight wins, including best actor for F Murray Abraham. Places in the Heart earned two prizes with Sally Field winning best actress. The Killing Fields won three Oscars, led by Haing Ngor. The ceremony ran three hours five minutes.
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