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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 28, 1962
Page
2
Announcement states a new university to be established in Peterborough offering arts and sciences. Estimated enrolment starts at 100 with expected growth to 1000 in ten years, reducing travel for local high school graduates and bringing a university atmosphere to the area. Government approval has been granted.
Rev D L Michael urged that religious education not be taught in public schools asserting the home and church bear this duty. He argued schools should be neutral and that faith should be taught at home and in churches. He cited rising attendance at Orono United Church School and noted a new school building. The Toronto Telegram editorial echoed the view that prayer and theology belong at home and in church not in public schools.
The Oshawa Times argues Canada must cut spending and tighten belts to halt pressure on the dollar and foreign reserves. It warns austerity is a temporary treatment, likely to raise import costs and borrowing rates, with limited effect on living costs and possible impact on winter employment.
A Clarke Township ratepayer criticizes the Municipal Board hearing on changing from Police Village to incorporated village. He questions bypassing council, warns about financing, planning costs, and school-system changes, and favors local small schools over bus-heavy expansion.
Orono Police Trustees meet with full slate to discuss Township incorporation and financial policy. Debates center on mill rate reductions from 9 to 11, who pays for roads, and whether Orono should fund all village services or dissolve the police trustees. Continued on page 3.
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