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Unemployment the most serious issue (From page 1) battered wives, neglect- ed children and suicides. While acknowledging that Conservative job re-training plans would cost money, Mr. Law- rence said these expend- itures could be recover- ed from increased econ- omic activity, rather than higher taxes. He took a heavy swipe at what he called waste and inefficient govern- ment, saying that savings could be used in job creation programs. He suggested that Canada needs new economic confidence, which in turn would lead to more job opportuni- ties in the private sector. Mr. Campbell of the Liberal Party outlined his own three and two and two and three job creation plan, essenti- ally aimed at small business. He said this was not a "Band-aid program' and would address the problem of all age group unemploy- ed, not just the young. Mr. Campbell noted that he has three sons who are university grads having trouble finiding work and 'this is one of the reasons why I got involved in this election'. He was highly critical of Conservative prom- ises made during the campaign, which he charged could cost $21 billion over the next couple of years. One question to the candidates from the audience dealt with the thorny issue of abortion. Mr. Campbell said he was opposed to easier abortions. Mr. Law- rence said he was oppos- ed generally, but said there has to be room for exceptions. Both Mr. Grierson and Mr. Page said they would favour free choice for women. As for capital punish- ment, Mr. Campbell said he is opposed to this, while Mr. Law- rence said he favours a return to the death penalty for certain crimes (killing of police and prison officers) a person who commits a second murder, and murder committed dur- ing the course of a serious other crime. He received the loudest round of applause for his comments on this issue. Mr. Grierson said that while the NDP official position is against capital punishment, he would break party ranks and be in favour of it under certain circumstances. Mr. Page did not answer the question. On the nuclear arms issue, Mr. Grierson said he would favour a nuclear freeze. "Some- how, we have to start - looking for ways to get along together, or we are all going to perish together", he said. Both Mr. Campbell and Mr. Lawrence said they would support a freeze, if it could be verifiable on both sides. Mr. Lawrence added that it would be "inter- national suicide for the West to freeze arms and weapons in today's world'. Mr. Page said he backs Canada's position in NATO?, and said the country needs a strong military force. During the course of the rebuttals allowed each candidate, Mr. Lawrence and Mr. Campbell locked horns sharply over the issue of universal social welfare programs with the latter accusing the Con- servatives of attacking universality. Mr. Lawrence responded by saying the attacks on universality are coming from the Liberals and he noted that John Turner had raised this during his period out of politics. "The Tories have no intention of bringing back any means tests", said Mr. Lawrence. Mr. Campbell charg- ed that the Tories have '"flip-flopped" on the means test issue and likely will do so again before the campaign is over. A second all-candi- date meeting was to have been held Tues- day, August 28 at Port Perry High School. The timing of this meeting precludes any coverage in the next issue of the Port Perry Star which will be published after the election is over on September 4. NEED PHOTO COPIES? We can do them for you! PORT PERRY STAR 235 Queen Street 985-7383 THE 1984 SEASON KAWARTHA SUMMER THEATRE At the Air Conditioned Academy Theatre in Lindsay, Ontario -- THIS WEEK -- "TEN NIGHTS IN A BAR ROOM" By Wilham S Pratt Esq Starring Ted Simonett Directed by Dennis Sweeting AUGUST 28th through SEPTEMBER 1st CURTAIN TIMES: Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday 8:30 p.m. and Wednesday Matinees 2:00 p.m. -- CHILDREN'S PLAYS ... EACH THURSDAY - 2:00 P.M. -- FOR RESERVATIONS CALL: (705) 324-9111 or write: P.0. Box 161, Lindsay, Ontario K9)J 4S1 | PORT PERRY STAR -- Tues. August 28, 1984 -- 3 PORT PERRY LABOUR DAY WEEKEND SEPTEMBER 1-2-3 PORT PERRY FAIRGROUNDS 7th ANNUAL RANDSTAND SHOW "Bill Johnson & Sweet Country" Saturday, Sept. 1st 7:00 P.M. Sth ANNUAL BABY SHOW Saturday, Sept. 1st... 10 a.m. *Girls up to 6 months old * Boys up to 6 months old *Girls 7 months to 1 year *Boys 7 months to 1 year NO ENTRY FEE - Call Connie Heron to enter - 655-4546 FIDDLE CONTEST To enter call Irwin Smith ~~ 985-7994 or 985-2635. at 2 P.M. At the Fairgrounds. Sunday, Sept. 2nd ih of Durham Rd. 8 an (two blocks west of ans Street, Port d Simcoe St. N. darry) HOT BEEF BUFFET & ENTERTAINMENT scucoc ARENA SATURDAY, SEPT. 1st at 5:00 P.M. ADULTS: $7.00; 12 & UNDER: $3.00; PRESCHOOL FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: Irwin Smith Music, Port Perry or Windcrest Feedlot Restaurant, Manchester. DEMOLITION DERBY Pick up your entries at Irwin Smith Music or Dowson's Red & White, Port Perry. Entry Deadline: August 31st. Sunday, Sept. 2 ... 6:30 p.m. AT THE *Twins to 12 months *Twins 12 - 24 months *Girl 12 - 24 months *Boy 12 - 24 months EXHIBIT Steam Engines - Saw Mill Engines. CONTACT: Arnold Kerry 985-7792 or 985-3042 FAIRGROUNDS" HISTORICAL FARM - Gas Engines - Threshing Machine - Shingle Making - Miniature Steam BICENTENNIAL PARADE Saturday, Sept. 1st 11a.m. CONTACT: Ron King 985-2643 OPENING CEREMONIES DR. MATTHEW DYMOND SATURDAY, SEPT. 1 at 2:00 P.M. PET SHOW Saturday, Sept. 1st... 1 P.M. 11 Categories - Open to Boys & Girls 14 & Under All Pets must be caged or on a leash! NO ENTRY FEE. To enter call Yvonne Christie 985-2254 AT THE FAIRGROUNDS SATURDAY, SEPT. 1 SUNDAY, SEPT. 2nd MONDAY, SEPT. 3rd 9 a.m. - Gates & Buildings Open - Midway - Petting Zoo -Historical Steam Show Bicentennial Demonstra tion in "Craft House" 4-H Homemakers Exhibit 10 a.m. - BABY SHOW Jr. Gymkhana and Jr Horse Show - Arabian Hunter/ Jumper Show 11 a.m. - Bicentennial Parade 12 noon - Durham West 4-H Beef Club 1 p.m. - Coloured Dairy Show Live Country Music Pet Show 1:30 p.m. - Hoskin Stables Musical Ride 2p.m.- OPEN CEREMONIES: Dr. Matthew Dymond 5to 7 p.m. - Hot Beef Buffet 7 p.m. - GRAND STAND SHOW "Bill Johnson & Sweet Country" - Cake Auction 10 a.m. - Pony Hunter/Jumper Show - Horse Show - Western Speed Event 12 noon - Buildings Open Midway - Petting Zoo Historical Steam Show 11am. Bicentenmal Demonstra- tion in "Craft House" 4-H Homemakers Exhibit 1 p.m. - Registered Beef Show 2 p.m. - Fiddle Contest Horse Races and Pari- Mutuel Betting 6:30 p.m. - DEMOLITION DERBY For More Information CONTACT: James Duncan 985-8716 9a m. - Midway - Petting Zoo Historical Steam Show Bicentenmal Demonstra- tion in "Craft House" -4-H Homemakers Exhibit 10a.m. - Port Perry 4-H Club Pleasure Horses Arabian Horses Saddlebreds - Light Horses 11 a.m. - Heavy Horse Show - South Ontario County 4-H Dairy Calf Club Commercial Beef Class Auction to Follow 12 noon - HOLSTEIN SHOW - Dairy Princess Compet: tion to follow 1 p.m. - Bluegrass Entertainment - Horseshoe Pitching 2 p.m. - HORSE DRAWS 2:30 p.m. - Durham West 4-H Swine Club 4 p.m. - Beef & Swine Auction