Trudeau calls general election in June amid riding changes
In Ottawa, Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau announced a general election for Tuesday June 25. Liberal MP Dr. Harry Harley, undecided about running, cited personal and family reasons and stated he supports Trudeau. Halton Liberal president Terry Kennedy expects Harley to run if they retain a seat, and party officials discuss upcoming nominating meetings. The Halton riding has been split into Halton and Halton-Wentworth with Oakville Milton Acton Esqueding Georgetown and Erin in Halton.
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Mark Re
Harry” Harley
Liberal
Ottawa
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Harley
Trudeau
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Paul Hellyer
Halton
Terry Kennedy
Harry Harley
N.D.P
Albert Tuchel
Douglas Latimer
P. C
Allan Masson
Oakville
Murray Kernighan
Milton
Henry Timmins
Georgetown
Halton-Wentworth
Nussagawoya
Burlington
Dundas
Acton
Esqueding Township
Erin Township
Malicious Damage Reported at Elmore Dr Construction Site
Police investigated a Friday incident at the Lakeview subdivision Elmore Drive site where concrete pillars were smashed tent walls and plywood broken and lumber hurled into the basement. Estimated damage was about 50 dollars.
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Lakeview
Elmore Dr
Acton
Township to enlist Oakville humane help against wild dogs
Nassagaweya Council at its April meeting authorized clerk J C McIntyre to call the Oakville Humane Society dog control officer whenever residents report roaming packs. Residents described a tall black leader and multiple dogs that killed sheep and threatened a child, with losses mounting as attacks continue.
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Oakville Humane Society
Nassaga~weya Council
J. C. McIntyre
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Oakeville Humane Society
Nassagaweya
Oakville
Gordon Cragg
Nighttime survey sparks mystery on Acton Rockwood highway
Motorists along No 7 Highway between Acton and Rockwood reported a night time figure marking plastic crosses visible only from the air. A stunned driver joked it could be a Martian landing site. Clarification is awaited to lift the mystery.
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No. 7
Rockwood
Mars
Chamber honors St John Ambulance Brigade at annual dinner
The St John Ambulance Brigade will be on duty at the Citizen of the Year dinner with an engraved plaque awarded by the chamber. Mayor Les Duby will read the citation, with Ken Thomson and George Hargrave to accept. Four charter members formed April 30, 1957 remain active. The event coincides with National Chamber of Commerce week and features special guests Col. J. D. Galloway and other officials.
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Les Duby
Ken Thomson
Georgetown
George Hargrave
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Roszell
Press Ent
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Billy Thompson
Marius Camman
Jakoba Camman
Cancer Society
Tri- County
National Chamber of Commerce
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John Ambulance
Ontario
Galloway
Hamilton
H. Lawlor Brown
Toronto
Ontario Council
Christina Scleanders
Communicas Tans
Clocks Jump Forward for Daylight Saving Time
Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday at 12:01 am with clocks advancing by one hour and remaining in effect until October 27. Remember the clocks go forward one hour this weekend.
Collision on Queen Street Causes $350 In Damage
At 11 am last Thursday two cars collided at Queen St and Acton Blvd. The Westbound drivers were James A. Collins of Burlington and Jacob Kulken of Acton RR2. One car tried to pass on the right as the other turned right.
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Acton Blvd
Queen
James A. Collins
Burlington
Jacob Kulken
R.R. 2
Acton
School addition and library approval by OM.B. on Wednesday
Ontario Municipal Beard granted final approval for the M. Z. Bennett school addition and Robert Little Library. Clerk administrator Sack McGeadhle announced the re call this morning. Cornell will prepare the necessary by law and the work will proceed.
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Ontario Municipal
Beard
M. Z. Bennett
Robert Little
Sack McGeadhle
Cornell
Strike at HK Porter Acton plant as pickets halt production
Local 24650 saw workers walk out at the HK Porter Disston division Acton plant on Thursday, setting up pickets at the McDonald Boulevard gate to block entry except for management and office staff. Production remained halted as unions and management failed to reach a settlement after six talks and a conciliation meeting. The main disputes are pension terms and wage increases with the union seeking 20 cents an hour plus a cost of living adjustment, plus higher pension benefits, while the company offered a 13 cent first year rise and 12 cent second year with no pension change. About 100 employees, including 20 women, are on strike with pickets on each shift and a tent at Wallace and McDonald. A Toronto resident who evaded pickets prompted an escort by three cruisers, though the incident was described as peaceful. General manager Tom Shields declined to comment.
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Disston, Division) Co
Acton
B “McDonald
Foramen
Aettlcars
Canagilan Labor Congress
Jack Purcell
OPLP
Acton Detachment
Everthing
Toronto
Wallace and McDonald Srs
Subdivision plan for 250 homes on Van Gils farm explored
Planning board discussed a proposal for 250 housing units on the Van Gils farm with Starr Real Estate representing Gelleng builders of Weston. Homes priced from 20 000 to 27 000 include semi detached units and a small shopping center. The site is currently zoned commercial holding and a special meeting was set to review location and a possible builders agreement.
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Matthews
Starr Real Estate
Gelleng Builders of
Weston
Seynuk
Project Action repeats 40 mile Cancer Society walk
Project Action repeats its charity walk to raise funds for the Cancer Society of the Acton district. About 140 youths plan a 60 mile trek starting from Thornhill and Markham on April 27 with buses provided to the start and sponsors sought by calling 853 0417. Donations go to booths at local salons and the Rendezvous, with a postwalk gathering at the YWCA.
Acton and Milton Raise Mill Rates in Budget News
Acton council barely met amid marathon budget talks as it prepares to implement decisions including a 1 mill residential and 2.2 commercial rate rise tied to 1968 tax bill changes. Milton adopted a record budget boosting residential rates by 7.07 mills and commercial by 8.59, increasing the average tax on a $5,000 assessment by about $35.
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Milton
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