Princess Diana Funeral Coverage Delays Medicine Hat News
Medicine Hat News delays Saturday edition by two hours to cover Princess Diana funeral procession from London. Special Monday section to feature a tribute expected to move Britain to a stand. Diana’s death triggered global grief with up to six million mourners along the route to Westminster Abbey and a 2.6 billion TV audience.
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Bomb blasts strike Jerusalem main walkway
Hamas claimed attacks in Jerusalem killed seven people including three bombers and injured at least 192. Israel demanded action from Palestinian leader Yaser Arafat and sealed borders with the West Bank and Gaza. Palestinian security forces later arrested two Hamas leaders in the West Bank.
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Royals Step Aside for Diana Funeral Procession
London plans a silent cortege for Princess Diana with no royal participation in the procession to Westminster Abbey. Diana’s brother Earl Spencer will give the eulogy while Prime Minister Blair reads from the Bible. Up to six million may view the 3.5 kilometre route as crowds line the streets and Britons pause for a minute of silence.
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TV networks offer extensive Diana funeral coverage
Monarch Cable reports major networks will broadcast Princess Diana's funeral and related events with ad free coverage. CBC CTV and U S networks ABC CBS CNN NBC will air the funeral, while CHR Newsworld and CBC News prepare feeds and special programming. Anchors Mansbridge Smith Robertson Pringle lead coverage with live procession and casket transport shown.
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Drunk man offers flowers to judge in sentencing hearing
Ronald Barker arrived intoxicated and late for court and attempted to pacify Judge Murray Howell with a bouquet of pink flowers. The gesture failed to sway the sentencing, and Barker was arrested while the flowers were left with the court clerk.
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Klein vows real talks at Alberta Growth Summit
Premier Ralph Klein pledges substantive discussions at the Alberta Growth Summit in Edmonton on September 29 30. A government survey shows over 80 percent doubt the event will be more than rhetoric and public relations, but Klein insists the summit will deliver concrete commitments.
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New methanol protection gear proves need for safety
Former Medicine Hat transit worker Bill Torok recalls minimal protection during a 1986 1994 methanol experiment. Contractors removing a tank Thursday wore astronaut like suits and respirators, highlighting past lax safety. Five ex employees seek compensation as lawsuits move forward.
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