Next oil move up to Alberta says Lalonde
Energy Minister Marc Lalonde says Alberta must take the next step in the oil pricing deadlock. He cannot offer details until Alberta responds to his April proposals to Merv Leitch and a May 26 deputy ministers meeting is held, with talks not likely before June.
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IRA bomb kills five soldiers near South Armagh
A 450 kilogram IRA explosive hidden in milk churns blew up two Saracen carriers on patrol near a bridge in South Armagh, killing five British soldiers aboard the second vehicle. The attack coincides with Raymond McCreesh nearing the end of a 59 day hunger strike.
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Rainy weekend in Medicine Hat shakes trees and yards
Weather office reports 37 mm of rain across Friday to Sunday in Medicine Hat. Strong weekend winds felled a tree limb near Bill Gray residence on Seventh St. S.E. and caused minor cleanup. Nearby farms reported bedraggled livestock. some showers forecast before a sunny, dry next weekend with highs near 23.
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Whelan seeks cutbacks on U S cattle and poultry imports
Canadian Agriculture Minister Eugene Whelan urged U S counterpart to pursue agreements reducing imports of American beef cattle and chickens depressing Canadian prices. He cited a 24 percent U S share of Ontario slaughter markets and said further talks are planned, possibly in Ottawa this summer, on restricting live exports.
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Russell tops field as Medicine Hat weighs its utilities
Mayor Ted Grimm rejects calls from Alderman Ken Sauer to sell the city gas and electric utilities. The debate centers on whether selling the utilities would benefit Medicine Hat. The article highlights local political stance and next page references.
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Italians vote to keep liberal abortion law in referendum
Italy approves the current abortion law by a two to one margin despite Vatican influence. Communist leader Enrico Berlinguer hailed the result as evidence that lay and religious divides shape politics. Demonstrators marched in Rome supporting keepers of the law and opposing an anti abortion referendum. The 90 day rule remains in state hospitals for women over 18 with health safety noted.
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London to skip wedding sparked by new Labour leadership
London officials led by Ken Livingstone announce the Greater London Council will not attend Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer’s wedding at St Paul’s Cathedral. The anti monarchy move follows Labour’s takeover, with broader plans like bus reforms and royal funding cuts. Buckingham Palace plans to issue invitations to around 2000 guests.
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Pope John Paul II regaining strength after shooting
Pope John Paul II drank tea with milk marking his first liquid intake since the attack. Doctors reported a drop in fever and improved condition as Prime Minister Trudeau visited Gemelli Hospital and a police search continued for the weapon’s gunman Mehmet Ali Agca and an Austrian seller.
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