Open gas valve blamed for house blast at 27 Ninth St
Alberta investigator ties explosion to an open basement gas valve at 27 Ninth St S W causing 30000 dollars in damage. Victim Michael Skully sustained burns and is treated at Foothills Hospital in Calgary. Fire units battled the blaze for nearly two hours, with windows blown across the street.
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Thatcher Sets June 9 General Election For Britain
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher announced a general election for June 9, dissolving Parliament Friday after an eight-hour strategy session with advisers. The Queen was informed at Buckingham Palace following a morning cabinet meeting. Officials expect the vote to capitalize on current Conservative popularity amid inflation easing toward year end.
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Mothers march for peace across Canada in May Day rallies
Protests on abortion rights and the arms buildup dominated Mother's Day demonstrations nationwide. In Ottawa a human chain formed around Centre Block as participants chanted to end the arms race and emphasize peace. Organizers recalled the 1870 origin of Mother's Day.
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Son of F-18 jet buzzes Canada
U S defense circles report McDonnell Douglas develops a two seat Son of F-18 to extend range beyond 720km and allow bombardier use. Canada awaits 138 CF 18s amid concern the updated plane may underperform in European attack missions.
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Keegstra Suspended by Alberta Socred Branch
Eckville mayor Jim Keegstra and two party officials were suspended for 60 days by the Alberta Social Credit Party. The vote to suspend four to three will be reviewed at a June 18 provincial meeting, with leader Martin Hattersley stating the suspensions may extend as the party distance itself from his views.
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Jim Keegstra
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Eckville
Tom Erhart
Jim Green
National Party
Martin Hattersley
Lougheed Calls Senate Reform to Benefit Regions
Alberta Premier Peter Lougheed told St Francis Xavier University convocation that Canada’s Senate fails regional interests and should be reformed. He urged electing rather than appointing senators and stronger regional representation to bind outlying areas to the mainstream.
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