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'el 've-,Got Trudean onte Run' By Peter Parrott Canada's only living ex-prime minister said last night that Pierre Elliott Trudeau cannot win the next Federal election. In a speech to about 1,300 persons at th- Bowmnanville High Sehool, the Rt. Honorable John Diefenbaker ~idthat the next Federal election in anjada will lead to a victory for Joe Clark. He told an audience at the Progressive Conservative nomina- tion, meeting for the Durham Northumberland riding that "people k-now they have been deceived." "Everywhere, Canadians have become apprehensive, cynical and frustrated ... they ask the question where is this nation going?" Mr. Diefenbaker said. Gallup Pol In a far-ranging speech that lasted about 40 minutes, Mr. Diefenbaker briefly mentioned the ecent resuits of a gallup poil released yesterday. It indicated that the Federal Liberals and Tories are running neck and neck with both parties claiming about 41 per cent of all decided voters. Figures from this poîî have the Prime Minister worried, according to Mr. Diefenbaker. "The Gallup poli today has scared the wits out of the Prime Minister." Economic Decline Mr. Diefenbaker told his audience 1,40 OPackSchool The Rt. Honorable John Diefen- baker packed the Bowmanville High School last night during his speech' at the nomnination meeting hield by th1le Duham Northumberland PC Association. -The schoél's auditorium was f ilied to capacity and.others watched the former prime minister from' six classrooms equipped with closed (circuit televisions. The total audience was estimated at 1,300 to 1 400 and "impossible" was probably the best word to describe parking near the' high school during the meeting. "John Diefenbaker can out-draw the semi-finals of the National Hockey League any day, " com- mented M.P. AllanLawrence who was referring to the fact that the Montreal and Toronto hockey series began last night. In his introduction, of Mr. Diefen- baker, the Northumberland Durham M.P. said "We are sharing with the rest, of this country a living legend."' that Canada is presently in an economic decline. "Canada's econo- my is in a tailspin. If this were a private business it would be declar- ed bankrupt. " The 82-year-old MP frôm the riding of Prince Albert, Saskatche- wan cited a list of figures which point to economic ill-health in the country. Canada has experienced a 16.9 per cent drop in exports; a Canadian dollar that is at its lowest value in 50 years, the greatest deficit in Canadian history and unemploy- ment at a record 1.4 million persons, hie declared. Borrowing Spree Mr. Diefenbaker also charged that Canadians are on a borrowing spree, noting that $825 million was recentiy borrowed from West Germany. Other boans are being negotiated. The rate of inflation has climbed during the Trudeau years. He explains it was at an average of 1.4 Ser cent under his government, owever, the rate tothay is 8.8 per, cent. Trudeau also came under fire, for expenditures of $250,000 spent by the government to improve the Prime Minister's residenceon Sussex Drive and $100,000 spent on a country residence. Mr. Diefenbaker said when hie was in power, the Prime Minister's office (Turn to Page 2) Dief Rt. Hon. Diefenbaker, Joel Alldread, Roy Foster, Dr. James Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. Allan' Lawrence escort the former Prime Minister aroundthe classrooms to meet the overflow crowd. x I'ncrease, Probably 4.9 ,Per( Taxpayers will have to dig just a ittie deeper into, theii pockets this year ta meet the increase in taxes which are being levied by the Town of Newcastle in 1978. At a meeting in Bowmanville Mon.day, Newcastle's finance and adminfistrâtion committee recom- mended that council adopt a budget of $2,969,370 this year. The budget provides for an overal increase in the general tax rate totalling 10 per cent. Howevem, facts and figures reieased by Town Treasurer Klaas Degroot, Monday indicated that when growth in the municipality is taken into considera- tion, the total tax bill shows an increase of 4.9 per cent. Mm. Degroot described the town's share of taxes as about one-quarter of the total amount of money that the municipality collects. As well as collecting taxes for town pur poses, Newcastle collects the taxes levied by the Durham Region and: the Northumberland - Newcastle Board of, Education. No Mill Rate The treasurer indicated Monday that it is still too early for individual taxpayers to estimate what they will have to pay in the municipality's three wards this year. Mm. Degroot explained that the municipality is reviewing the local tax structure with the Ministry of Revenue. Since there may be changes in the way mill rates are calculated, no mill rates have been' set, Mm. Degroot said. "Theme'shope that the Ministry will provide us with an alternative. We don't know for sure," Mr. Degroot said. Secondary school teachers will be given, nine days for prof essional ac4ýtiviîty and prof essional develop- ment during the upcoming school yeam. Teachers in the elementary schools of the Northumberland Newcastle Board of Education will receive eight PA- and PD days, according -to a decision from the school board last week. At the board's regular meeting in Cobourg, trustees voted eight to six in favor of a report recommending nine and eight days for, secondary 1 (Turn to Page 2) New Executive of Bowmanville Chamber of Commerce The new executive of Bowmanville's Chamber of Commerce'bas been holding regular meetings to deal witb problems and improvements, in the municipality. Last week, they gathered at Court Room 2 in the Police-Fire building where this picture was taken, They are, fmom left to ight, Councillor Don Allun, Fred Tippins, Industrial Committee Chairman Hugh Bieber, Kingsley Van Nest, Chairman of Publicity Pam Alfin, Larry Hall, President Charlie Clarke, Diane Dineen, Chirman of Planning Committee and Past Presî dent John Pogue, and Secretary-Treasurer Pat Schell; absent, Bruce Colwell, Richard Elston, Jack Locke, 'Roma Thibodeau, Carl Zinn, Vice-President Norm Webb, Tony Brand. Chzoose IPY The member of parliamentf Northumberland Durham w nominated last night to carryt, Progressive Conservative part3 standard in the next federal e1ectic Allan Lawrence was unanimous chosen Tuesday evening at nomination meeting held in t] Bowmanviile High Sehool. He will1 running in the new ridiniq of Durha Northumberland which includes f new territory of Scugog, Townsh plus Port Hope, Cobourg, the ToN of Newcastle, Hope Township ai S 25 c were issued ballots for the election .4 Pierre Elliott Trudeau for beiniz fl~modemn day, Nero. "We have' Trudeau who has been fiddling wlN the rest of the county has bei Budget figures considered by the finance and administration committee Monday indicated that in one area the municipality will be asking less from its ratepayers this year. Decrease Area tax rates levied for things such 'as streetlights and gambage collection have actually, decreased in some communities. The total decrease in area rates is $62,00. If these rates are considered along with the overaîl budget figures, an increase in taxes totalling just 0.6 per cent is indicated.1 Newcastle council is scheduled to give its final approval to the 1978 budget wheni it meets Monday for a regular council session. Lawrence for- burning," Mm. Lawrenoe said. vas Like Mn. Diefenbaker, Allan the Lawrence mentioned the results of ýys the latest gallup poîî meleased on. yesterday. The poil revealed that the sly Liberals and the Tories were a running neck and neck but Mr. the Lawrence sa.id that these findings be weme not news to his political am colleagues wbo have been keeping in the toucb with constituents. hip "The poil today is certainly wn encouraging for Conservatives. It and bas shown that we can win, " he said. and However, the MP noted that the party must still prove itself to the Or- undecided voters. ers Acecording to the gallup pooî, the 1. Conser-va tives and Libemals each 14Ir. hp-Ve about l4, ner cnt of theCid ter votèrs. a "We will win oniy if àwe deserve it a and if we earn it, That requires the ule personai dedication of us ahl," Mr. en Lawrence said. Courtie 0MB Hearing Ends With Summpiation and Rebuttal By Ian Mulgrew Ontario Municipal Board hearings into two proposed subdivisions in Courtice will finish today fohbowing a summation of argument from Ann Cowman and a reply from those in favor of the development. Yesterday, Chairman A.1 L. McCrae and Willis L. Blair, board members heard the last of Hughi Couch's as well as part of I .J. Lord's arguments against the subdivision. Mm. Couch, solicitor for the City of Oshawa, pointed out the environ- mental impact of the subdivisions as well as callinig into question the ability of the residents of thé area to support the capital costs that would be incurred by such a developmnent. "AIl environmentalists say that further study is needed, and the onus for such a study- is on the ap plicants. I submit that ew concessions have been wrung from the developer and these are not adequate", said Mm. Couch. He called into question theli (Trumn to page 2) BIS& -ICE POOR LOCATION -, For some time we have intended to comment on the poor location of the bus stop at the corner of King and Division Sts. and feel council sbould econsider it. The shelter blocks George'slarge sign on the east Wall, buses block the view of drivers approaching from, the north and waiting passengers are using the store entrance instead of the shelter. Sumely a better spot could be found. ATTRACTIVE WINDOWS - Hooper',s Jewellery and Gift Shop has certainly made a remarkable improvement to their show windows HISTORICAL - Several phone calîs have been received about the Ripley's item in the family section of Saturday's Toronto Star. It refers to Richard Lovekin who came to Upper Canada from Ireland in 1796 and was granted land b y Royal Charter near wbat is now Newcastle, Ontario. Lovekin's farm is still owned by bis descendants - an unprecendented (outside Quebec) 181 years unbroken tenure on a family farm. Also unusual is the fact that a Richard Lovekin still owns the farm although at the moment he's spending most of time as a Judge at Brampton. LET'S GO EAGLES- Bowmanville"s Memorial Aena shouid be packed this Friday when the Port Darlington Marina and Hotel Jr. C. Eagles meet Essex Mi the fifth game of the Ontario finals. Game time is 8 p.m. and the Eagles have to win, being down three games to one at the moment. KIN BIKE,-A-THON - Bowmanville Kinsmen 's annual Bike-A-Thon will be beld this Sunday, May 7th over a 40 km course. Registration is at 8 a. m. a t Memorial Park. Get those sponsors, lined up and help support Kinsmen Community projects.ý SUN AND FUN SHOW- Don't forget the SPLASH sponsored bathing and beach wa show at Bowmanville. High Sehool on Thursday night with famous English channel swimmer Cindy Nicholas as a guest. It should be most interesting, especialiy to our maie photo- graphers who are drawing lots for the assign- ment. The aging editdr would do the piétures himself, but with only one eye working, what's the point? Thereli aiso be the monthiy draw for a trip to f ar away places. Also the Senior Office Procedures Class at B.H.S. are having a car wash, at the Bowmanville Mail this, Saturday frôm 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. STILL TIME FOR RED CROSS - If you receive this copy on Wednesday afternoon orearly evening, there will still be time to hop in the car and head for the Lions Centre on Beech Avenue to donate a unit of precmous blood. It's sorely needed and you'll be welcomned. HAVING TROUBLE - Welterweight Clyde Gray, well known in the Solina area, is having problems getting an opponent for his Common- wealth titie fight in London. The fight was to have been held May 8th, but his opponent, Dave Green of Britain, aggravated a damaged hand while sparig and the bout has been post- poned. This is the second postponment and Gnay's manager is quite put out ande wants compensation for the deiay. NEAR THE END - The 0MB Hlearing at Hamp Von dealing with proposed subdivisions in the Courtice area appears to be nearin, an end. It's been a lengthy and costly one wîth the ottomne still undecided. Per Co 25C 124th Vear BOWMANVILLE. ONTARIO. WEDNESDAY. MAY 3.1978 623-3303 30 Page Issue 18 Educati on, Board Lowers PA and PDDays by One 124th Year Lý BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, MAY 3,1978 623-3303 Issue 18