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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 08, 1963
Page
2
The Orono Weekly Times received authorization as second class mail by the Post Office Department Ottawa. Established in 1838 by R. A. Forrester Roy C. Forrester editor and manager.
In the final days of the 26th Parliament in Ottawa the house approved a salary increase to 18000 for members. Observers note the higher pay should reflect duties, but many MPs were absent during the budget vote, prompting calls for improved service and accountability beyond party aims.
Dr. M. B. Dymond argues against a government monopoly and supports free competition in Medicare. He contrasts freedom of choice with the Ontario Hospitalization scheme, noting historically higher day rates under government control and warning that further steps may erode free enterprise in health coverage.
Editors condemn the Ganaraska Conservation Authority levy as forced and unjust. A village council was compelled to pay last year’s 200 fee and now faces a 548 levy this year, with no clear local benefit or council approval. The minister can add municipalities without consent, raising concerns about representation and taxation. Our local Chamber of Commerce seeks new members.
A reader warns that granting the Chamber authority to notify all adults and poll them on extending membership could lead to compulsory, villagewide assessments. They note the Conservation Authorities Act and state the council's requests to exit the authority have been ignored, while a $548 1963 assessment arrives alongside the 1962 levy for Ganaraska River work.
The Montreal Star argues federal wheat policy diverges from Liberal platforms of past elections and questions the motive and timing behind the change. It notes western wheat pools’ assent cited by Trade Minister Sharp, but calls for a clear, public policy instead of quiet handling.
Peter Francis Moclair aged three of Millbrook died after a car ran over a pedal car in his yard. His five-year-old brother Paul was present. Edward Quibell a Millbrook maintenance carpenter admitted starting the car after repairs and warned the boys to stay clear. Peter died en route to hospital or on arrival in Peterborough. coroner Dr Herb Young pronounced death.
The Orono Horticultural Society and Orono Junior Gardeners Club will stage a Flower and Vegetable Show on Thursday in the 1.C.C.F. Hall. Entry prize lists have been sent, with a special men’s only class A Novelty Arrangement. Doors open 6:30 p.m. with 25 cent admission. Junior gardeners will serve tea and cookies 7 to 9 p.m. Everyone is invited.
In Ontario Supreme Court last week eight Brant Oxford and Northumberland farmers challenged the Ontario Fine Cured Tobacco Growers Marketing Board. The suit seeks to nullify 1963-64 production rules and compel licensing and acreage quotas for two groups including William A. Broda and James Puskas.
Canadian tourists increasingly fly to Nice making the Cote d Azur a major French holiday destination for families from Montreal Paris and other centers. Air France advertises direct New York Nice service and 30 non stop Montreal New York Paris flights weekly with connections to the Riviera. A 44 page booklet You on the Riviera offers comprehensive information at Air France offices.
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