29 Sep 1990
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Sep 29, 1990
Page
1
In New York the First World Summit for Children gathers world leaders to address vulnerable youngsters. The event aims to spur governments to act more responsibly toward children amid memories of past neglect and a call for renewed commitment.
The story reports UN figures showing thousands of children die daily from preventable diseases. Prime Minister Mulroney and President Traore back a forthcoming declaration and national action plan to improve children's rights, warned of future scrutiny for noncompliance.
NDP leader Audrey McLaughlin accused the Mulroney government of violating the Constitution by appointing eight special senators. She urged a Supreme Court ruling on whether New Brunswick may have more senators than MPs, risking future Senate votes without court guidance. Campbell noted possible electoral seat redistribution but saw no direct link to appointments.
In Montreal area courts, Mohawk leaders vow a large multi year legal challenge against federal and Quebec authorities over armed forces at land they claim as sovereign. They anticipate 100 lawyers and a 3.5 million budget to pursue trials across Canada and the world community.
Reports of Iraqi atrocities in Kuwait prompt the United States to consider returning to the United Nations for stronger sanctions and potential military action. Bush reviews options as Scowcroft cites incubator and hospital life support seizures. Aspin says the administration may favor an early war option given Kuwait's loss of independence and other factors. Bush vows to isolate Saddam Hussein and demand troop withdrawal.
Belgrade reports show Croatian police clashing with Serbs in Petrinja as ethnic tension escalates. Serbia moves to strip Kosovo province of autonomy, threatening further instability across Yugoslavia.
The Persian Gulf conflict has pushed Alberta oil royalties up sharply, with the province aiming to collect over 309 million from the surge. Officials caution the treasury remains uncertain as markets react to the invasion and price spikes.
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