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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 31, 1957
Page
2
Finance Minister Walter E. Harris tabled the main annual estimates revealing 1957 spending at 5.2 billion dollars, up 184.4 million from 1956. The rise includes a 127 million transfer to provinces under a new arrangement after restraint across departments.
The week featured a 6 percent National Housing Act rate hike prompting $2.95 higher monthly payments on a $10 000 mortgage for new contracts. Toronto signaled hospital insurance talks with Ottawa and broader provincial adoption likely, while a Durham farm parity amendment aimed to embarrass Conservatives sparked debate in the Throne Debate.
Newcastle Council backed by Society Creditors and CCF clashed with Liberals over fair funding. MPs plan a Quebec City visit for Prime Minister’s 75th birthday Feb 2. 1957 fair features two field crop contests White Oats and Ensilage Corn with renewed exhibitor interest. Apple exhibits join the 1957 lineup as Sept 6 and 7 were set for the fair dates. Mrs M J Tamblyn appointed convener of the Entertainment committee. other committees to stay the same as 1956.
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