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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 19, 1968
Page
7
Liberal supporters filled the Holiday Inn in Oakville for a Thursday fundraiser to hear Senator Keith Davey speak. He urged involvement as the path to democracy, praised Pearson and Trudeau, and contrasted Stanfield with Trudeau as the era’s political choice.
Peter K. McWilliams criticized the Liberal government over housing mismanagement and money market ruination at a luncheon in Oakville. He proposed a Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs with a task force, a land bank, and affordable loans, plus removing the 11 percent federal sales tax on building materials and redirecting old age pension funds to housing. He urged uniform zoning by‑laws and federal funds for municipalities to service subdivided land, with loans under seven percent, and noted a $390,000 cut in housing funds.
R Stanfield will visit Oakville Friday and meet citizens at Oak Queen Mall at 4 15 pm. He will compare himself with Bob Stanfield and Pierre Trudeau. Trudeau drew large crowds at the same site last Friday.
Dear Editor argues the TV debate favored neither candidate, commends CBC for orderly procedure, and accuses Trudeau and Stanfield of hiding campaign sources. The writer praises CBC and condemns noisy interruptions, asserting debates should inform voters rather than amplify loud voices.
Twenty six pupils from the Sunshine School in Milton performed at the annual end of school concert held at Acton's Robert Little School auditorium. A crowd over 100 watched pupils from four classes present songs and poetry with progress shown in the four Jewels.
Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau addressed over 3,000 people at Oak Queen Mall and then swam in an outdoor pool with reporters and supporters. He urged change and a strong federal Liberal government while a large security detail kept crowds at bay. Trudeau toured Burlington and Hamilton rallies drawing thousands as he urged Canadians to embrace reform and not fear change.
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