16 May 1984
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
May 16, 1984
Page
1
Hungary announced its withdrawal from the Summer Olympics, expanding the Soviet bloc boycott to nine nations. With Hungary out, only Poland and Romania have not yet declared Olympic plans, while Yugoslavia remains an exception among bloc countries.
Palm Beach State Attorney David Bludworth said David Linwood Dorr and Peter Andrew Marchant were charged with conspiracy to sell cocaine and sale of cocaine after traces were found in the body of Kennedy, son of the late U S senator Robert Kennedy. Kennedy was found dead April 25.
A government spokesman said recent rains reduced the forest fire hazard in Manitoba but forecast high winds and warm weather may raise danger. Fire management officer Jim Martinuk noted four fires burning in Manitoba Tuesday, compared with 67 over the Easter weekend.
Israeli occupation forces surrounded the Ein el Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp near Sidon and stormed it arresting about 150 people. At least 20 injured in a five hour operation with houses blown open and vehicles used.
Gordon Sinclair 83 a famed Canadian broadcaster remained in critical condition in hospital and in a coma after a heart attack in Toronto Tuesday Doctors at Queensway General Hospital noted neurological damage and a very poor prognosis Sinclair had delivered his CFRB radio commentary earlier in the day Born in 1900 in Toronto he built a controversial career on money probing questions and public stances on religion Colleagues recalled his quick story instincts and provocative style reflecting his impact on Canadian media
Senator Gary Hart of Colorado scored twin victories in Nebraska and Oregon, widening his delegate lead as Walter Mondale and Jesse Jackson trail. Mondale fights on with California looming, as Idaho votes May 24 and June 5 offers California and New Jersey the big prizes.
Kuwait says Iran launched air strikes from an Iranian airport hitting two Kuwaiti tankers in the Persian Gulf this week. The Yanbu Pride, 212,000 DWT, caught fire but no casualties reported. it was near Ras Tanura as crews sought assistance.
The city museum seeks 152 500 more from a provincial culture grant but a Culture and Recreation Advisory Board meeting did not vote on the request. Two members declined to second a motion to endorse the museum plan, delaying their 288 740 88 dollar cultural capital funding. The delay follows absence of other board members and a need for further discussion before the province’s year end deadline.
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