Weather outlook and temperatures for Friday
The forecast shows sunny skies with a 20 percent chance of precipitation on Friday. High temperature near 26 and a low around 7. Map reference to Page B4.
23 May 1985
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
May 23, 1985
Page
1
The forecast shows sunny skies with a 20 percent chance of precipitation on Friday. High temperature near 26 and a low around 7. Map reference to Page B4.
Ottawa The Supreme Court of Canada ruled that police must inform drivers called for a breath test of their right to a lawyer. The decision hinges on whether the driver is detained when asked to go to a police station for the test and if rights are not disclosed, breath test evidence may be excluded to preserve justice.
Olympia and York Developments of Toronto announce a two part deal to acquire 112 million Gulf Canada shares for 22.21 each, forming 49.24 percent ownership and options to buy up to 60 percent from Chevron. If options are exercised, Chevron would lose its 60 percent stake.
Ottawa briefs describe broad government spending cuts across departments from two to 15 percent as Ottawa seeks to shrink a 35 billion dollar deficit. Plans call for program consolidations and cross jurisdiction reviews to remove redundancies, with unemployment insurance funded from the general fund. Prime Minister Mulroney promises a tough but fair budget with shared sacrifices.
The Conservative government pledges a fair review of all spending to show waste and promises tougher analysis of the unemployment insurance fund. Ottawa plans to spread program costs among more taxpayers and trim payroll taxes while addressing an accumulated deficit of 4.4 billion dollars.
The Development Appeal Board rejected Hy-Point Feeds Ltd. plan for a 4 million feed mill and linseed oil plant at 355 Kipling St. S.E. Marlborough and nearby residents voiced concerns over air quality noise and explosion risks. The board urged Hy-Point to seek a safer location in Medi ot Hat.
The Defence Department argues against women in combat roles citing body build and potential romance as risks to discipline. A 26 page draft argues female presence could impair order and undermine leadership, noting 6900 women in the regular force and past near combat tests.
In western Beirut, Shiite Muslims assault Palestinian camps while police report 33 dead, part of a four day toll of 188. Amid eastern Beirut mourning for at least 34 killed in a Wednesday bombing with 24 missing, churches toll bells and streets are quiet as fighters clash and reporters are kept out.
A $1.1 million report urges raising royalties paid to brand-name firms from four to fourteen percent under compulsory licensing. If adopted, Canadians could pay an extra 26 to 30 million annually in drug costs. A four year exclusivity for new drugs would shield brand names while royalties fund research.
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