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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 05, 1963
Page
2
The Orono fair boards and workers plan a two day event this weekend with Friday afternoon and evening and Saturday afternoon and evening shows. Organizers highlight new features and improvements to draw an enthusiastic audience and urge public support for the Durham Central Agricultural Society’s annual fair.
The piece argues that campaign promises mask rising tax take from Canadians. It calculates taxes including income property sales and welfare charges, noting a family of four with $100 weekly income paying about 23 dollars weekly in taxes, near annual grocery costs, urging scrutiny of government benefits and personal responsibility.
An examination of the Ontario Municipal Association push for permissive legislation to require unemployed welfare recipients to work for their benefits. The piece warns of municipal labor exploitation and market disruption, urging patient solutions plus use of national employment services for public jobs.
Local harness racing continues with action at Peterborough Mohawk and Orono track on Saturday starting 1 00 PM. Prizes total 1100 with horses like Happy Babe Bobby Dale Worthy Mite and Meadow Bob among entries. Jack Reid notes many horses will debut on the Orono course with expected times around 2 05.
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