24 May 1994
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
May 24, 1994
Page
1
Victoria Frost, a former Fenelon Falls resident now in Los Angeles, aims to appear on Arsenio Hall tonight. She wonders what to wear, with producers asking for her crown and sash. The show enters its final week after many years on air.
Hospitals report ten victims now affected by a flesh-eating infection with five deaths. New cases appear in southeast London Surrey and Hertfordshire, with doctors noting rapid progression and possible mutation of streptococcus. National microbiology team studies tissue samples to identify the mystery organism.
The Edmonton Journal examines how privatization and Alberta Liquor Control Board policy changes shrink product variety. With no ALCB buying and more private stores, supply hinges on agents and distillers, causing frequent shortages of single malts sake and foreign beer.
AP reports as many as 250 worshippers died in a crush near the Mecca cavern Mina while throwing pebbles at pillars symbolizing the stoning of the devil. Officials say 182 Turks died, many others Lebanese, amid crowd-control issues after prior stampedes in 1990.
Canadian climbers John McIsaac and Dr. Denis Brown push toward Everest summit without Sherpa support after delays from high winds. Ill Sherpas and ill health among six Canadians threaten the 14 member team as they endure the death zone and extreme cold.
Ottawa teachers union leader Eric Bjornestad calls for automatic warnings to teachers guidance staff and administration when youths convicted under the Young Offenders Act. Edmonton and Calgary educators support limited access to histories while cautioning about public disclosure and privacy concerns.
Toronto reports show consumer spending roaring back with 1980s levels. Analysts say retail volumes rose 16.4 percent yearly and dollar sales up over three percent from late 1993. Dealers note strong demand across new cars and home furniture as confidence grows.
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