Commutation Sparks Canadian Death Penalty Debate
The government has commuted 21 death sentences since April 1963 with 15 still on death row. Prime Minister Pearson and Solicitor General Pennell say future Cabinet reviews will consider circumstances, not automatic commutations, amid a Commons vote to retain capital punishment. A contrast with Britain’s Moorland murders prompting a controversial life sentence for Brady and Hindley.
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Lyding’s
Pearson
Lawrence Pennell
Taxpayer Letter Questions Rising Ont Tax Bills in Clarke Township
A Kendal Ontario reader asks why Clarke Township taxes rise yearly, citing road work waste and high costs. The author describes repeated road repairs costing about 600 dollars per mile and warns of possible bankruptcy and loss of farms if spending continues. The note ends by thanking Gladys for hosting a meeting at Mrs Calvin Hamm's home.
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Clarke Township
Ench Plain
Unit 7 UCW Meets at Mrs Brown Home May 3
Unit 7 of the UCW gathered at Mrs E Brown’s home on Tuesday May 3 with Mrs Johnston presiding. 16 members attended the roll call 18 hospital visits and 13 local calls were recorded. Mrs Hamm led Brazil mission study and others presented Bible readings and meditations.
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U.C.W
E. Brown
Gladys Brown
Hileen Billings
Unit 7
Mosport Fans Warned to Arrive Early for Player's 200
Mosport officials and organizers with the Ontario Provincial Police restrict pre race camping to travelers over 200 miles away, allowing tents only behind the paddock. Gates open at four a.m. on race day after a pre event meeting.
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Mosport
Ontario
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Orono Weekly Times
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Orono
R. A. Forrester
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Tan Brady
Myra Hindley
Orono Police Trustees
Newcastle
R.R
Kendal, Ont
Calvin Hamm
Gladys
Mrs. Sutton
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Angus Loucks
Orene
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Byam
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Port Hope
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