30 May 1981
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
May 30, 1981
Page
1
Halifax faces its first police strike as 300 progressive crowd members swirl around the police HQ. Police and RCMP maintain order with helmeted squads after vandals smash windows, set trees alight, and throw bottles. Thirteen people are arrested and charged as night ends.
Four Irish republicans on hunger strike in a Northern Ireland prison will be candidates in the Republic of Ireland general election on June 11. An IRA statement in Belfast contradicted Thatcher’s claim that the hunger strikes are over, as nine prisoners plan to participate, with four on hunger strike and others in Maze prison and Armagh women’s jail. The report also covers police actions, a city strike by 200 officers backing contract demands, RCMP patrols, vandalism, and mayoral remarks urging a peaceful resolution.
Ottawa CP report says Joe Clark's future as Progressive Conservative leader will not be on the national executive agenda. President Peter Blaikie and Clark downplayed the leadership question after a day-long session with the 32-member executive, calling it a media issue while focusing on party strategy and upcoming windup discussions.
Ian C. Mac Donald retires as head of The NEWS after more than 16 years shaping Medicine Hat journalism. He supported business and the arts here, with his final masthead appearance noted on Page 3.
Federal Health Minister Monique Begin warned Alberta could lose about 398 million dollars in federal health care grants unless doctors ban extra-billing. She favors a tough stance in renegotiating funding and noted the provinces may face withheld cash payments as Ottawa pushes to strengthen Medicare.
Paris reports France’s new Socialist government has suspended underground tests at Mururoa and halted Plogoff power complex work. It signals a shift from prior policy, amid cooler Soviet relations over Afghanistan and SS-20 missile deployments, as Paris prioritizes energy independence and reevaluates NATO dynamics.
Prime Minister Trudeau vows to argue to the very end that Canada’s role in a five country uranium cartel serves national interests. He pledges to protect Canadian firms and workers by keeping cartel documents locked while US legal action potential persists. He cites 1972 defensive action to shield producers from price drops driven by US imports.
A coup group led by Maj. Gen. Manzur Ahmed killed President Ziaur Rahman in Chittagong. Rebels claimed control and abrogated the 1972 treaty with India, while Dacca’s government asserted it remains in charge with emergency and curfew in place. The shooting occurred at the government guest house in Chittagong, 195 kilometers southeast of Dacca.
Arafat claimed Libyan troops have fought with Palestinians in Lebanon since 1972, saying they have sent martyrs and that Israel and the U S know of Libyan involvement. Washington said up to 150 Libyan soldiers may be in Lebanon, some at missile sites, while Israel denies destroying Palestinian bases. Habib seeks removal of Syrian missiles as crisis grows.
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