British Push At Falklands Sparks Heavy Fighting
British ground troops advanced from the San Carlos beachhead at dawn in a major Falklands assault on Darwin and Goose Green amid heavy Argentine air attacks. UK sources reported marine casualties and significant ground actions as both sides mobilize for a wider drive toward Stanley.
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Rockies Sold to Investors for 30 Million
The Colorado Rockies are sold to a group of investors for about 30 million dollars and are heading east to New York City. Details appear on page 17.
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Pope John Paul II Begins Historic UK Tour
Pope John Paul II starts a six day visit to Britain praying for peace in the Falklands conflict and meeting Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace. He emphasizes Christian unity and peace while security measures and protests accompany the trip.
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NEP revisions planned for Ottawa energy program update
Energy Minister Marc Lalonde to unveil The National Energy Program Update 1982 with tax cuts and measures to ease oil industry problems. The plan includes over 1 billion in tax relief, changes to bonuses taxes, an interest free loan for the Maritimes leg of the Montreal to Halifax gas pipeline, and steps to help western producers find markets.
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Alberta halts Karsh purchase talks amid Beny lessons
Alberta Culture Minister Mary LeMessurier says talks to buy Yousuf Karsh works are paused until economic conditions improve and a watertight plan ensures value for money. She cites the earlier Beny deal collapse to justify a tighter approach for future acquisitions.
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Medicine Hat resident fights gas tax and cuts
Medicine Hat resident Hedley Martin, 75, protests federal natural gas excise taxes by withholding payment on utility bills. The city cut his gas and electricity for 72.64 in arrears, while about 600 residents join his stance. City says few ratepayers resist the tax.
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