Weston Times (1966), 21 Aug 1969, p. 5

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 21. 19” "A driver, a vehicle and a situation are the ingredients. When one of the ingredients deteriorates, the results can be catastrophic. It can't happen to you? It will, if you don't watch your driving; if you don't maintain your car properly; Monday court was given over almost in entirety to remands when several people appeared on such charges as possession of stolen goods impaired driving and possession of offensive weapons. These cases will be heard at later dates. "When Newspapers, Radio and TV predict that 105 persons will be killed in Canada's highways this Labour Day Weekend, it is treated somewhat like a storm. 'It's going to come and there's nothing we can do about it.' Highway accidents and casualties are caused by man," emphasizes R. W. Trollope, President, Dominion Automobile Association. and if you don't take precautions to avoid situations that cause accidents. A 45-year-old father accused of assault after several appearances in court has finally been admitted to hospital for a mental examination. At the time of his arrest police were shown welts on the man's two year old child. The injuries are alleged to have been caused when the father beat the child with ‘an electric cord. The court will deal further with this case after seeing the results of the mental examination. Cars and guns were the downfall of Thomas Longmire, 19, of Keele St., Dosynsview. Longmire drew a sentence of 18 months definite and 12 months indefinite. The 19-year-old was arrested in July on charges of car theft and possession of burglars tools. "Longmire stole an auto from a Wilson Ave. lot and was arrested the following day," Crown Attorney Michael Roell told the Mental examination for child beater Safety before pleasure North York Mayor James Service said last week that Metro government needs grants from the province to offset missing tax revenue from university owned buildings and land. Metro executive committee is particularly "Put safety before pleasure,” urged Mr. Trollope. "Many of those who put pleasure before safety won't be around to enjoy their Labour Day Weekend." ' 'The Dominion Automobile Association president offered the following tips to help make your Labour Day trip safer: court. "Burglar tools and a Luger styled pellet gun were in his possession at the time of his arrest, plus a ladies nylon stocking." The youth had admitted to police that he was contemplating a hold-up at the time of his arrest. Defense Counsel Bruce West argued that "the gun was only a toy". "He had all the equipment of a real criminal," said Judge Taylor in passing sentence, "even a wooden gun is enough to scare people half to death under these Conditions." . . '1' he D o m in io n "Many heartaches will be Automobile Association avoided' states Mr. president offered the Trollope, "if these Labour following tips to help make Day tips are followed - your Labour Day trip And remember 'Drive for safer: Safety Sake' ! Metro wants grants . I m lieu of taxes Any student intending to attend classes at Westview and have not registered. Come to the school (Finch & Jane Area). 1lilE$Wlt1lil CENTENNIAl SECONDARY SCHOOl PEAS!!! Bring Yoyr Report Card AUGUST 25th to 29th 8:30 AM. - 4:00 PM. OPENING _ SEPTEMBER 2,1969 cunts 9-11-13 mom 10:30 AM. GRADES l 0-12 REPORT 1:30 PM. A tlow plenty oftime to return Y iold right of way L on. ulcohol don. Allow plenty of time to strive a a on the don o boy tmffic rules U a your not bolts R at frequomly . rive Monsivoly annoyed that it cannot obtain tax revenue from properties owned by the University of Toronto but which are used for non university purposes. York Mayor Jack Mould said York was unable to apply a tax levy on houses occupied by university professors. "These houses are exempt from taxation because it is said they are being used for a university purpose," he explained. Metro wants grants in lieu of taxing university property and the right to tax university property which is being used for some other purpose. "A grant in lieu of taxes would do away with all injustices," Mr. Service said. Mr. Service said North York lost over $400,000 in tax revenue when Sunnybrook Hospital was handed over by the federal government to the University of Toronto. Each borough council is being asked by Metro to support a request to the province for grants to cover any loss of taxation resulting from tax exempt university property. THE WESTON TIMES New '69 AMBASSADORS! Free Automatic Transmission Tired of all the words about the great deal you, can get on a new 1969 car at this or that dealer? So are we. Besides by special arrangement with American Motors, Jeffrey/Lynch is offering a year-end 5% factory rebate. FUll PRICE Includes: - . . q Automatic Transmission Air Conditioning “Whore Prim Are Born and Raised Elsewhere" .52295 $2945 4 -DOOR SEDAN with free automatic transnission, radio, etc. Butternut beige. Lic. J38779. RAMBlER m5

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