Whitby Free Press, 3 Sep 1975, p. 3

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W1IITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAV, SEPTEMBER 3,1976, PAGE 3 "Housing should be, a socialright" -ý Bru adbent Housing should be a social rlght and flot a buxury, according to Ed Broadbent, federal leader of, the New Democratic Party and MP for Oshawa-Whitby. Mr. Broadbent made the statement during an interview wîth the Free Press on Friday. He was accompanled by Charles Godfrey, NDP can- diate for the provincial rid- ing of Durham West.' He feels that banks and trust companies should be compelbed, through legisla- tion, to lower their interest rates on loans to iùake the purchase of a house more feasible. He said that, if his party were in power, it would do this. At present, Mr. Broadbent feels, housing is treated as a buxury, much the saine as a 0 44'0 0 J'lm Potticary "insensitive" "A n irresponsîble state- ment by an insensitive poiti- clan" was the way Oshawa Mayor Jim Potticary's remarks on day care centres Liberal DeÉ were described by Charles Godfrey, N.D.P. candidate for Durham West to a recent meeting of 75 peopbe. Mr. Potticary had said the s Newman feels that new airport will entice industries' Des Newman, Liberai can-ý didate for the provincial rid- ing of Durham West, took time out from the hec tic pace of the officia] opening of his Ajax-based campaigri head- quarters to present his stand on the Pickering airport. Mr. Newman supports the building of the airport and he feels that the majority of people. in the area feb likewise because they under- stand that more diversified industry is needed in the district. They realize that the economy in this area is far too dependent on General Motors and its rebated industries. "When the United States sneezes, Canada catches a cohd", Mr. Newman said. "You've got to have a broad- er economic base"'. An airport in the area woubd entice several indus- tries, Mr. Newman febs. Wan ted - Socred candidate Any member of the Social Credit Party who wouhd ike to run as a candidate in the riding of Durhami West caïj do so by caling 705429ý- 2275 collect to night. _ region was "subsidizing motor boats and Cadilacs" by charging onhy $5 a day in commenting on the pro- posed raise by the region of day care centre fees to $10 a day. "h challenge Potticary to show me any famniby driving a Cadilhac, that has a child in day care", said Godfrey as hie questioned how miany work- ing mothers could afford even the reduced rate of $5 a day which is the current charge. "Our job is to keep peopbe off the unempboy- ment roles by liebping themn stay on th-- job, and any money we spend on day care centres is mrore than doubled by the working mother in other beneflits. In addition day care centres hehp plug the brain drain ai the sink by alhowing women to get out ot the house and into the worhd of business, if shc desires", hie said. &'In addition, children wi th emotionah probherns need more than the standard day care centre and frequent- hy are badly phaced in a niake- do setting in soi-e centres", hie added. colour televIsion or a second car when it cornes to iriterest rates. . He likened the situation to the issue of Medicare in the, flifties when some people thought inexpensive medical care was a privilege, rather than a social right. Mr. Broadbent feels that housing is one of the most critical issues of the provin- cial election 'carnpaign, espec- PCp Plans are finalized for the bargest Annuab Progressive Conservative Picnic to be hebd Sunday afternoon at Fantasyland Park in Whitby. As wehl as the main attrac- tion of a beauty contest there willbcb a variety of races and games for young and old. Free comn-on-the-cob and cider wihlbcb handed out. Unfortunately, due, to iably ln this area which has one of the lowest vacancy rates in the entire province. He feels that' "the Liberals are particularly vuinerable on housing" as they have "de. monstrated a marvebrous incapacity at the federal bevel to deal with housing." Des Newman, the Liberal candidate for the riding, wibb have, to run on the federal Liberals' performnance which 0 -eO icnlc prior committmnents, Premier Davis will be unable to attend. Elowever, a number of Cabin- et Ministers have indicated their interest. It is bilbed as "a great opportunity to meet Bill Plkington, candidate for Durham West; Bill Newman Durham North-, Alan Dewar, Oshawa; and hast but not least Charlie Mcllveen for Durham East." has been "disastrous", Mr. Broadbent feels. He also feels that Bill Pilkington, Conservative candidate i Durham West,' must ruri on the housing policies of the Davis administration which are "very weak". eGét yo ur- h ouse when mortgage rates are Iow Right now when mortgage rates are lower, is t he time for you to buihd'or buy that .hcime or cot*age or to renovate the home you own. Victoria and Grey? as been making loans tailored to fit people like you since 1889. ("let your Iban today - at 'Victoria and Grey. I!~lGEY TftUOT COMPANY Si NCE 10 Lorne D. Reid 308 DUIIDAS W.0 NROTOCEDTRS PNIZTHER wAi es onshing dathims agapinsteapestzateo MSve Myreteie Mry cMarte y, late uof thepownzo whoe o t h 2nay o anLupinust,95 r wi eoshichdatgthesail be istrithed ith o rgar nto Mayms of which ofthe Tndeofne shaHthe, n thvegnocaMn tofnDershedm, flot e bltfedto sn pron aof hsam othey shah flot then have notice. DATE D August 27, 1975. Nigeh Schilling Solicitor for the Administrator of the Estate 121 Brock Street North Whitby, Ontario. NE W Instanlt Lelivery Mon. -sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.n., r THÉ BEST LEGS IN TOWN MARY BROWN HAS THE BEST LEGS IN TOWN MARY BROWN HAS tIHE -~ Mary Brown bas The lest Legs in Town BLAIR PARK PLAZA <Dundas St. E. at Lupin Dr. 6U-7831 W0 n ~yA week of SavingsP Wedn"idoySept. 3rd Tuesday, Sept. 9th A JUMBO- BOX for ONLY $2.50 Reg. $300 5 pieces of chicken french f ries and 2 rolis 0w Last weeks winn*er of our weekhy.draw- Kim McNahly OSHAWA "01ARY BROWN HAS THE BEST LEGS IN TOWN MARY BROWN HAS TH[E UEST LEGiS IN TOWN MARY URGENT NEED URGENT NEED FOR PEOPLE WHO CARE ENOUGH TO HELP PEOPLE Durham Centre for the, Developmentally Handi- capped, in Whitby urgently needs volunteers, 18 years and over. We have 154 mentally retarded aduits and children in residenoe, Who need a friend and teacher so they may participate in fali and winter programmes. Give somettiung more preciqus than money, give of YOURSELF. Cali Volunteer Services Department, 668-7745, ext. 435. Thank you. 1

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