Grenade injures general in West Germany
General Frederick Kroesen, commander in Europe, was slightly wounded when a grenade hit the armored sedan carrying him near Heidelberg. Two grenades were fired with a grenade launcher used, marking a new quality of terrorism by the Baader Meinhoff group. His wife, aide, and driver were unharmed as police condemned the attack and pledged protection of U.S. troops.
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Europe
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Kroesen
Red Army
Baader-Meinhof Gang
Neckar
Germany
Federal Republic
Alsands oil sands project put on hold amid new energy pact
Shell Canada Resources president Jack MacLeod says the $13 billion Alsands project near Fort McMurray is not economically viable under the Alberta Ottawa energy agreement but the consortium plans to press for changes in taxation and royalties. Alberta Energy Minister Merv Leitch says the project is viable under the pact and the province will not fund it alone, while continuing social and transport infrastructure commitments.
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Alberta
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Shell
Fort MacMurray
Canadian Petroleum Association
Alberta Energy
Merv Leitch
Alsands Consortium
Ft. McMurray
Leitch
Trudeau
U.S
Ronald Reagan
Atlantic
Jean-Luc Pepin
Marc Lalonde
Sport wagering pool announced to fund amateur sports and arts
Sport Minister Gerald Regan unveiled a national sport wagering pool to raise money for amateur sports the arts and medical research. Former premier Steve Paproski warned it will clash with provincial lotteries and risk federal provincial tensions. A Crown corporation will administer the pool slated to begin in September 1982.
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Gerald Regan
Steve Paproski
Europe
Paproski
Crown Corporation
Regan
Otto Jelinek
Federal lottery plan eyed for $50 million first year
The proposal could raise as much as 50 million for federal coffers in year one with profits split among sports arts and medical research. Calgary Olympics bid listed among special projects amid a study led by Regan.
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Calgary
Thunder Bay grain handlers vote on weekend settlement
Striking grain handlers in Thunder Bay will vote Wednesday at 11 a.m. EDT on a tentative settlement reached after two days of talks under federal mediator Bill Kelly. If approved the 1,600 workers could return to work immediately and end the Lake Superior port disruption costing farmers about 10 million dollars daily. CP Rail and Canadian National Railways report thousands of rail cars awaiting unloading in the port.
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Ont
Frank Mazur
Bill Kelly
Mazur
Kelly
Lake Superior
CP Rail
Canadian National Railways
Power surprise for Medicine Hat utility customers
Utilities customers in Medicine Hat may find a pleasant surprise in upcoming power bills. The brief note hints at cost changes or rebates to be announced, reflecting potential relief for local residents.
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Medicine Hat
Mosquito spray program faces expert critique in Ontario city
Ontario geneticist Dr. Joseph Cummins questions Medicine Hat’s three week spray of propoxur citing cancer links and weak federal knowledge. City officials defend use, noting registration and mosquito control gains while restricting spraying near gardens and beehives.
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Joseph Cummins
University of Western Ontario
London
Cummins
Medicine Hat
Sherry Bosley
Bruce Croucher
William Linjinsky
Friedrich Cancer Research Institute
Maryland
Linjinsky
American Industrial Bio Test Laboratories
IBT
Manitoba
Brandon Sun
Winnipeg
Croucher
Bosley
Liberal MPs Bring Heat to Ottawa Caucus Over Rates and Inflation
Prime Minister Trudeau and ministers face sharp Liberal questions as MPs return to Ottawa for a full-day caucus before a crucial cabinet meeting. They press Finance Minister MacEachen on high interest rates and mortgage costs, officeholders urge action on VIA Rail cuts, energy pricing, and homeowner relief amid inflation.
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Trudeau
Allan MacEachen
MacEachen
Caucus
Gilbert Parent
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