03 Oct 1988
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Oct 03, 1988
Page
1
Edwards AFB Calif AP states Discovery's five astronauts completed a 2.7 million kilometer voyage with a triumphal desert landing at 9 37 a.m. PDT on a hard packed sand runway Commander Frederick Hauck guided the 97 tonne shuttle resuming Americans space journey after the Challenger mission.
Ben Johnson says he did not take banned substances as the drug scandal unravels, while coach Charlie Francis contemplates truth in a dramatic case that shook Canadian sport. Johnson’s father arrives in Toronto to support him as investigations continue.
Soviet Union tops the Olympic medal table with 132 total medals including 55 gold. Canada earns 10 medals across 16 events led by Carolyn Waldo and Lennox Lewis, marking a strong return after prior boycotts. Abby Hoffman calls for more professional athletes to boost results.
Lennox Lewis spoke of challenging Mike Tyson within two years after winning Olympic boxing gold at Seoul. The 23 year old praised his style as a potential test for Tyson and hinted at pursuing a professional career path. The report notes many Olympic champions later became boxing champions.
Ottawa reports an expensive national election with Conservatives, Liberals, and NDP each planning about 6 to 7 million dollars in spending. Elections Canada allocates 112 million in public funds to cover lists, staff, and campaign costs as parties finance travel, ads, and leader tours with taxpayer backing.
Prime Minister Brian Mulroney ousted Sinclair Stevens to set a tough edge for the campaign. John Turner lashes Liberal line as Ed Broadbent seeks momentum in Quebec amid polls and party rivalries.
Prime Minister Brian Mulroney rejected Sinclair Stevens and Edouard Desrosiers as Tory candidates. Stevens, convicted on 14 conflict of interest violations, was told he will not run. Desrosiers, once a bank robber pardoned decades ago, also will not stand amid ongoing inquiries.
Kevin Stonechild says he slashed his neck to gain psychiatric attention but was restrained in a segregation cell at the Edmonton Institution. He alleges cradling where wrists are bound behind the back, a practice banned in Canada three years earlier. Assistant warden Henry Parker cites four complaints under review and has not verified a cradling case. Stonechild’s claim is not included in the inquiry.
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