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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
May 17, 1985
Page
1
Indian chiefs seek unity in land claims effort
Vancouver CP report notes the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs votes to form a forum for all native organizations to present a unified position on land claims and self-government. Chief Dennis Alphonse calls for unity to avoid public confusion while recognizing shared goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Union of
British Columbia
Peking to Launch 147000‑Strong Anti Spitting Squad
The Peking Daily reports a 147000 strong anti spitting squad will patrol the city and suburbs next week to educate residents on health risks and install more spittoons. Fines of 18 cents set in 1982 have been hard to enforce in nine million city, with public reprimands and cleaning duties among other measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Reuter
Prince Rupert grain terminal opens linking Canada to Pacific markets
The Prince Rupert Grain Terminal on Ridley Island was unveiled by Premieres Lougheed and Bennett and Transport Minister Mazankowski. The 200,000 metric ton storage, six minute car unloading, 65 000 deadweight ton berthing, and computerized yard aim to boost Canada's Pacific export capacity by 20 percent despite a slow start from drought and market softness. Protesters outside decried Bennett policies amid a banquet at a local centre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ward
Prince Rupert
B.C
Canada
Pacific Rim
Ridley Island
Alberta
Peter Lougheed
British Columbia
Bill Bennett
Don Mazankowski
Lougheed
Mazankowski
Allan Macpherson
Prince Rupert Grain Ltd
Ottawa
Alberta Wheat Pool
Pioneer Grain
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
Cargill Ltd
United Grain Growers Ltd
Manitoba Pool Elevators
Bennett
Social Credit
Terrace
Western Canada
Levesque forwards demands on constitutional terms
Prime Minister Mulroney said he received Rene Levesque’s list of conditions for Quebec’s sign of the Constitution but has not yet studied them. Advisers were reviewing the package as Mulroney attended a dinner for Canadian amateur athletes. Proposals will be made public today. Levesque’s team has not disclosed details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Brian Mulroney
Quebec
Rene Levesque
Mulroney
Mullevesqueroney
Parti Quebecois
Ranchers grumble as helicopters stray near Medicine Hat
Ranchers north of Medicine Hat complain about Canadian Forces helicopters violating Suffield Block boundaries during Rendezvous 85 maneuvers. Les Herman cites low altitude flights over residential areas scaring cattle. base officials report no complaints. They suggest noise from airport routes may be the issue and stress pilots stay within authorized levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medicine Hat
Suffield Military Range
Les Herman
Herman
Suffield Block
H.B. McDonald
British Army Air Corps
McDonald
Clarke delays Star Wars decision as public study planned
External Affairs Minister Joe Clark said Canada will decide on joining the U S Star Wars program within three to four months. Opposition MPs warned the new foreign policy study committee could be too late to influence the free trade and defense decisions. Clark argued early action could let the public weigh in if the issue tops the committee agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Clark
U.S
Earli
United States
Canada
Clark
The
Commons
Unwanted Irish hostage released in Beirut
Irish deputy director of UNRWA Aidan Walsh says gunmen who abducted him mistook him for an American. After 36 hours in a Beirut van they released him with money and belongings taken. Walsh was questioned on nationality and why he was in Lebanon. Sheik Fadlallah condemned the kidnapping and urged protection for diplomats and reporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beirut
Aidan Walsh
UN Relief and Works Agency
Walsh
Lebanon
Ireland
Sheik Hussein Fadlallah
Party of God
Fadlallah
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