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Newspaper

Ontario Georgetown Herald

Location

Georgetown, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 13, 1968

Page

10

Murray Kernighan discusses free university education as investment

Halton riding NDP candidate Murray Kernighan spoke at Oakville headquarters arguing free tuition is a good investment because graduates earn higher taxes. He noted the need to assist low income families to access university and suggested subsistence support to enable study without hindering family finances. He framed education as social and financial capital for Canada’s future.

Murray Kernighan Halton New Democrat Kernighan Oakville NDI NDP

McWilliam McWilliams Aims to Boost Canadian Industry

Peter McWilliams, Oakville Conservative candidate, pledges to expand Canadian industries to allow purchases of domestic products. He cites the merger involving Mylron's Robertson Co and defends a Canadian emphasis amid opposition from NDP rival Murray Kernighan, who warns of increased US influence.

Hutton Oakville Ate Peter McWilliams Concessyia

Canadian firm buys US company to shift head offices says Procor executives

Procor executives claim a US acquisition by a Canadian firm will allow tax deductible interest deductions and move the head office to Milton. They argue this gives Canadian manufacturers like Procor and Robertson an edge over U.S. rivals in bidding for tank car contracts and expansion into the Chicago market. The plan reportedly moves control and profits to Canada, with Canadian McWilliams backing the strategy.

McWilliams PLL Robertson Wes Rexdide Sall Milton Procor Provor Limited Chicago Canadien TL. Robertson Ino

Whit ing airs housing plan as core campaign issue

Liberal candidate Rud Whiting centers his campaign on housing costs blaming land prices rather than home shortages. He would keep the sales tax on building materials, urge a joint federal provincial municipal code, and push for a nationwide building plan akin to the province’s HOME program. He highlights consumer affairs and eastern agriculture awareness and notes confidence in a Liberal majority, clarifying not to confuse Trudeau with Diefenbaker. Whiting, born in Montreal and raised near St. Lambert, vows to relearn French if elected. Also, a June 14 bridge club event in Georgetown reports North South and West East winners among multiple tables.

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Campaigns Intersect In Oakville Plaza Meeting

Liberal Rud Whiting and Progressive Conservative Peter McWilliams staged a clash at an Oakville plaza on Saturday. Whiting’s 120 foot red balloon failed to rise as his campaign crew watched shoppers while McWilliams arrived in a double decker box and joined in extensive handshakes. Meanwhile New Democratic candidate Murray Kernighan greeted voters at a second Oakville plaza.

Rud Whiting Peter McWilliams Halton Rigling Oakville Plaza Whiting McWilliams Murray Kernighan New Democratic Party Halton Oakville

Jaycees Host Halton Riding Candidates Rally

Jaycees bring three Halton riding contenders to Nile at Maly Cross Auditorium for a Meet the Candidates night. NDP Murray Kernighan PC Peter McWilliams and Liberal Bud Whiting outline platforms and face audience questions after becoming official nominees June 3. Kernighan also ran in 1965 against Harley and Masson, finishing third.

Halton Georgestown Jaycees Nile Maly Cross Auditorium NDP Murray Kernighan Peter McWilliams Bud Whiting Milton Harry Harley Allan Masson

Georgetown approves water restrictions tied to bylaw

The Town of Georgetown enacts water use limits under the Public Utilities Act. Prohibitions include lawn watering and washing vehicles, with farming and nursery operations allowed to maintain stock moisture if no water is wasted. Offenders face up to 300 dollars fine on summary conviction.

Georgetown

Social and Personal News From Local Residents

Mrs. E T Hyde returns home after six week visit in Egerton Alberta with daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Gary Mason. Mr and Mrs Don Gosling return from England visiting relatives including Mrs Goslings father Mr William Clarke In Hastings and sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs G Fenton in Portsmouth. They met Mr Goslings sister and husband Mr and Mrs E Taylor in Bristol. On Isle of Wight they helped aunt Mrs Janet Smith celebrate her 86th birthday. They visited Lyn-Ress and Aby Gosling and attended the wedding of a niece Ayn Graylor.

E.T. Hyde Ewing St Egerton Alberta Gary Mason Don Gosling Norton Crescent England Alan’ Moncrciff Lyn- Ress Aby ‘Gosling Ayn “Raylar

Hornby Towers Pro In Canadian Open

Hiv Bill Thompson now head professional at Hornby Towers Golf Club Georgetown earned a berth in the Canadian Open Monday with a spectacular effort in a qualifying round played at Huntington Country Club Thompson formerly from Vancouver posted a three under par 69 to lead the field at the long and difficult course Thompson was one of four to gain a spot in the Canadian Open set for St Georges Golf and Country Club next week More than 80 professionals in Ontario were battling for seven spots Wally Byers Richmond Hill Orest Spooner London Hunt Club and Gord De Laat Weston were the other head pros who gained open berths.

Hiv Bill Thompson Hornby ‘Towers Georgetown Huntington Country, Club Thompson Vancouver Hornby ‘Lowers St. George's Golf and Country Club

Hell Drivers Attendance Dampened by Heat in Park Show

Attendance at the Saturday Hell Drivers event dropped to about half of last year as scorching heat kept fans away. Kin sponsorship plans to switch to an evening show to avoid another ‘fried out’ crowd. despite low turnout, Kin netted around $250. The program featured Paul Riddell and his Im the Kin, Chrysler product stunts, aerials, and cross traffic on ramps, with the second half delivering wrecking yard displays and chaotic wrecks as Kin Don Puckering led the show committee.

Paul Riddell Chrysler Suicide Incorporated Kinettes

Strong Midget Pitching Hitting Gains Victory

Georgetown midgets beat Brampton 13 6 with strong pitching by De Waixer six innings and relief by R Stewart. Ray Inglis homered tripled doubled and walked. B Sykes added a homer two doubles and a single. Georgetown travels to Milton June 13 for a rained out game and hosts Brampton June 16.

Georgetown Georgetown Herald Brampton P. Morzo J. Blair D. Ward Milton

Bowling Tournament at Georgetown Crowns Three Winners

In a ladies treble tournament at Georgetown Lawn Bowling Green last week Georgetown Cub Port Credit Brampton Streetsville Trios led by Sabra Mac Arthur Helen Archer and Myrtle Pattenden won two three and one games respectively. Oakville teams also competed.

Port Credit Brampton Streetsville Georgetown Lawn Georgetown Sabra MacArthur Helen Archer Myrtle Pattenden Milton Oakville

By Law Read and Passed on June 6 at TOMHE Town

Convictions Act notices appear in this brief record with officials TOMHE and WSN. Reeve C and Clerk G BENILAM signaled passage after first second and third readings. The document notes a formal by law enactment dated June 6.

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