20 Sep 1982
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Sep 20, 1982
Page
1
Reporter describes Sabra refugee camp after the massacre as a silent scene of bodies in the streets and courtyards. He notes no guns at sites, tallies victims in the hundreds to possibly over a thousand, and implicates Lebanese Forces under Israeli observation.
The Terry Fox Run drew thousands despite recession, aiming to top last year's 3.2 million. Alberta saw 13,996 participants raising about 190 000 with Calgary leading per capita. Global sites reported cash pledges totaling 1.6 million from 100,000 participants overall.
James Yates of Bow Island died Sunday after his motorcycle collided with an eastbound motorhome west of Reesor Lake in Cypress Hills Provincial Park. The 30 year old was riding west on Reesor Lake Road when the curve on a hill led to the collision with Ted F. Repp nack of Redcliff driving the motorhome. Medicine Hat RCMP confirmed the fatality and said both vehicles were severely damaged while no crash estimates were available. Investigating RCMP stated.
Gunmen seized the Chamber of Commerce in San Pedro Sula holding two cabinet ministers and many businessmen. Negotiations continue as security forces may storm the building. Papal Nuncio Andrea Cordero de Montezemolo arrived to aid talks amid conflicting hostage numbers and casualties.
The eight remaining climbers of the Canadian Mount Everest expedition press on from camp one to camp two choosing the safer south col route after an avalanche that claimed four lives. Expedition leader Bill March defends their continued effort as spokesman John Amatt notes the slog from camp one to two is grueling but survivable with packed routes and night headlamps.
Mass graves and reports of hundreds dead in Moslem refugee camps trigger Lebanon to request multinational troops for Beirut. Reactions abroad include Egypt recalling its ambassador and accusations of Israeli responsibility by different parties amid regional turmoil.
The Reagan administration shelved a plan to send 800 marines back to Lebanon for peace keeping describing the move as too risky. Officials worry a landing could trigger combat with Israeli forces or Lebanese factions and harm the Mideast peace push and provoke a political reaction during the midterm campaign.
Weather forecast notes a cloudy Tuesday with a high of 23 and a low of 4. City council discusses the college decision to proceed with a cultural centre annex tonight. Medicine Hat Tigers tie Lethbridge Broncos after coach calls it their best game of the season.
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