U.S. aid to Israel To stay unchanged in face of Beirut pressure
The Reagan administration says it will not cut economic or military aid to Israel though lawmakers debate using aid as leverage over Beirut. No increases planned in the $2.4 billion package, despite added military grants and loan interest aid. The sale of 75 F 16 jets worth $2.7 billion is delayed until after elections.
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Iran approves moral offense ban and harsher punishments
Iran's parliament enacted a law banning kissing for sexual pleasure and other moral offenses. The measure imposes 100 lashes for first offenses and possible execution for recidivists, with four male witnesses required for sexual offences and two women as substitutes if needed.
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Begin wins inquiry vote in Israeli parliament after Beirut massacres
Israeli Prime Minister Begin narrowly defeats a motion for an inquiry into Beirut refugee killings. Defence Minister Sharon defends allowing Christian militiamen into camps but cites no expected civilian slaughter. U.S. Marines head to Lebanon as Red Cross reports 15 more deaths, bringing toll to 220.
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Ontario and Quebec impose wage controls on public sector
Ontario unveils a one year wage and price control program canceling raises and bindings for about 500000 public workers with retroactive enforcement and arbitration rights. Quebec contemplates a 1983 wage freeze for civil servants with staged increases through 1985 amid a multi billion dollar gap between offers and unions.
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Medicine Hat College confirms annex plan for cultural centre
Medicine Hat College Board of Governors will proceed with an addition to the campus cultural centre despite city criticism over the funding plan. The board approved naming the facility the Medicine Hat Cultural Centre with the city as funding partner and the college covering operating costs.
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Canadian climbers reach Camp Two on Everest
Three members of the Canadian Mount Everest expedition moved into Camp Two their highest camp so far and a base for the final ascent. Al Burgess Pat Morrow and Gordon Smith rest after an early-morning equipment carry while the rest of the team plans acclimatization and potential rapid progress under Burgess and leader March.
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You know you're in trouble when weather note
A weather brief notes sunny conditions for Thursday with a high of 20 and a low of 4. Readers are directed to see the weather map on page 23 for details.
Immersion program debate stirs Tuesday council questions
In a city meeting on Tuesday night residents raised more questions than answers about a proposed French immersion program. The discussion on Page 3 highlights community concerns and potential impacts on schools and language instruction.
Falcons Chiefs game called off amid players strike
The NFL canceled or postponed the Thursday night matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and the Kansas City Chiefs as the players strike halted one of the first weekend games. The league did not decide on remaining 13 games scheduled for the third regular-season weekend.
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Ottawa to Back Dome with 1 Billion Rescue Package
Ottawa and Canadian banks near a complex bailout for Dome Petroleum to avert a debt crisis. The plan, potentially up to 1 billion in capital with debt relief and possible preferred shares, aims to stabilize the oil giant and protect national interests in oil and gas.
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