Peace force returns to Beirut after massacre
President Reagan orders U S Marines back to Beirut to restore order after the weekend massacre of Palestinian refugees. Amin Gemayel, 39, is elected president by a 77 to 0 vote in a special Lebanese parliament session at a military academy outside Beirut.
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Israel Rejects Inquiry While Accepting Multinational Beirut Force
Israel approved the return of American, French and Italian troops to Beirut to join a reconstituted multinational peacekeeping force, but rejected calls for an official inquiry into the Sabra and Chatilla massacres in West Beirut. The cabinet backed coordinating talks among Israel, Lebanon, the United States, France and Italy to prevent a renewal of bloodshed.
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Medicine Hat council rejects annex to cultural centre plan
City council voted to not back Medicine Hat College annex plans for the joint cultural centre. College president Meagher said the addition would proceed with or without city approval, while council argued the college should not retain any remaining grant funds.
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NFL players strike sparks cross-border interest in Canada
NFL players walkout prompts U.S. fans to watch Canadian football if unresolved. City officials clash over a 2.7 million education project funds, with Aldermen demanding cost savings and potential legal steps to recover any surplus. Officials blame college board for unilateral actions and seek a voluntary return of funds.
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Inflation rate dips to 10.6 per cent in August Canada
Ottawa reports Canada's August inflation at 10.6 percent, down from 10.8 in July as food prices slip while cereals and bakery costs rise. Gas taxes, rental increases in Quebec, and end of price wars in Ontario push non food prices higher. Hot spots include Calgary, Quebec City, Montreal, and Toronto with double digit rates.
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Weather and City Plan Dominant Headlines
Cloudy Wednesday with a high of 20 and a low of 3 predicted. A weather map on page 15 provides details. City council faces a land use change request to permit a business park in the southwest, page 3. Medicine Hat Cubs begin training camp without a coach, awaiting a replacement for Dean Terlson, page 11.
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NFL Players Strike Begins After Monday Meeting
The Players' Association announced a league wide strike after an executive committee meeting on Monday. It is the NFL's first in season strike in 63 years. The action followed Green Bay Packers 27 19 win over the New York Giants in East Rutherford New Jersey Monday night, with the Atlanta Kansas City game set to be the first affected.
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Everest team stocks up in Western Cwm ahead of summit bid
Canadian Mount Everest expedition continues stockpiling gear at a six kilometre high Western Cwm base. Led by Bill March the team has moved 53 loads of equipment and plans a second camp as four members join from the first camp to prepare for the South Col ascent. An additional Hillary-led team and a Spanish Catalana group also operate nearby in the Everest region.
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Toronto hospital baby deaths trigger further inquiry
Police say 24 infant deaths at the Hospital for Sick Children in a nine month period require further investigation while 18 other deaths are attributed to natural causes. Homicide ruled out in the natural causes cases.
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