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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1975-06-05, Page 8Mr. McKeough was an ob- vious drawing card for the PC meeting in Kincardine last week. People paid to eat a tasty ro t beef dinner, possibly met a provincial cabinet mi ister, and hear what the m n had to say. The cabinet minister didn't make any specific policy ,statements. He didn't surprise his audience with information bombshells. He didn't pursue any sustained attacks on op- position. parties in Ontario. His speech smacked of election which many political observers predict for the fall. When the speech concluded, one eager reporter asked Mr. McKeough if he was implying that Huron -Bruce would be better represented by a Con- servative MPP. With a broad grin- and a slight chuckle he said that he thought he done more than imply. "I thought I was quite blunt provincial debt but Ontario is in ,� "good, sound, basic, economic ah, .1:1 o ° • out his' s cb; ..-- heatitt bntatata -enezriu .t - markets of the world is 'McKeough hammered away at money his major point that Ontario's unquestioned, Mr. McKeoughid. " economy has been well J saThis is because Ontario has managed in over 30 years, of been governed by • "con - He said that the way to keep Progressive Conservative rule. servative principles" for over Ontario's economy viable was 30 years. Conservatives believe through free enterprise and his in responsible planning in the party was a free enterprise government to stimulate the party. economy, he said. Being provincial treasurer, At the same time, he backed he based most of his remarks up his earlier statement about on the economy and the budget. holding down provincial In a calni, well -projected spending. He said that the voice, he began his speech with growth of the provincial civil the usual tension -breaking service since 1972 has been humorous remarks, common to three percent compared to the political speeches. He then federal growth of 19 percent. began in earnest to tell the The government wants to Huron -Bruce Pc's about what keep tl-growth of civil service their party has been doing down in Ontario and will at - while in power. tempt to get better productivity He said that although from the service existing now. unemployment and recession is Canada should do the same, he not much of a problem in this said. area, other parts of the Ontario should set n province, especially where the example that "needs setting. automotive industry is He said productisity- hasn't dominent, there is 13 to 14 kept pace with increased percent unemployment. salaries and wages, but Coupled with this problem is hesitated to blame organized inflation which . affects the labor as too often it is "the county as a whole. Canada, and whippingboy" y" when inflations .specifically Ontario, did .better discussed. than much of the rest of the He said the recentiy' _x ape world. As proof, Mr. McKeough pointed committee to ,study The budget removed sales Huron -Bruce • Progressive tax on production machinery --Conservative R i d i n g and equipment to give industry Association as it was the first more incentive to expapd annual meeting of the con- operations. He said shortages stituency. brought on inflation in the world. When the economy starts to grow again in the last half of 1975 and in the following year, industry must be producing to make sure shortages- do not occur again. Otherwise in- flation will reappear. He said that the govern- ment's socialist opponents claim that the removal of the sales tax is a "capitalist rip- off." He replied to any charge of this nature saying that in- creasing productivity and job opportunities is best done by the capitalist system. He said the government " makes no apology for being capitalist. The Progressive Con- servative Party is' a capitalist party and the government subscribes to leaving "as much as we can to the free enterprise system." This may, result in a greater t�nratuIatonS to CLINTON'S CENTENNIAL SPRING FAIR JIM 0, 1075 THE BASE FACTIRY UTLET HURON COUNTY'S LARGE iT DEPARTMENT STORE LADIES' * II1I4S" sill DAN Wig *� SIMI MOMS N POI lN0 M CNINIS 11 AVOW 001410(11, 11.NCU, �. CAMP, . 10( ATM (..)N I4VV Y NO 1 SOUTH Of (,1 NTON Al VANA'YIFa STORE HOURS: INION DAY through THUR$ AY - .� 11 AM to 6 PM FRIDAY 11 OAto 9.PM SATURDAY 9 AM to 6 PM closede SUNDAYS FEATURES SHORT. AND SLEEVELESS TOPS DOUBLE KNIT POLYESTER SIZES 10 AND 12 1 5 97 SIZES 10 AND 12 ONLY $ 97 • EACH Everythingis' nearly ready for the openng torlorraw ofthe Clinton Spring Fagg, now the largest spring fair in Ontario, The volunteer directors and theirraids are busy, today making -.the last minute, preparations for the l2lst annual affair. Over the next three days, the fair will 'distribute more than $10,000 in prize money in awide variety of classes and board directors are hoping for the largest crowd in the Fair's history. Besides the largest heavy horse show in Ontario on Saturday evening, the Fair is nig() featuring Grand Ole Opry star and international recon* ding artl:st,, Jan Howard, along.. with some excellent backrup help. At tomorrow's : (Friday's) grandstand show, which follows Ontario's largest Jersey show, 'a host of talent: will take to the stage after they queen contest. The show will feature step dancers, Scottish dancers anti bagpipes, folk singers, older tyme music, male and female V' vocalists, with well-known Johnny Brent as Emcee: The grandstand show starts at 7:45 p.m, not as previously ail- vertised. •......°°.°COME TO THE°.°°°°.°°,°° • . • • • •••••i°°°. °i°i°ii.ii•i°°°•°°°°°°°z°° SEE: THE OLYMPIC '7 5 Certified Mobile Home Y[NKuIAA�SrAVC'V,A, r:lwat WS a: [,[C[AA:A: AfQUlPfw*13 0! 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Ontario Treasurer Darcy pointed to the growth in the government expenditures will ou relaxed with his provincial gross product which ensure the unnecessary Mpe pipe; briefly and began to make has risen four percent. spending will not take place. notes about what he . would say He cautioned here, however, But government spending in a short while. ` -paused that "we must do better." He has been "constrained". Its briefly between thoughts and said we must do better . for increase has been equal to or ourselves. less than the. province's ' resumed writing in calm, deliberate -way. He claimed the government economic growth, he said. A reporter who had finished has been doing its, part to put "The hallmark of the party his $8 meal strolled casually to more money in the pockets of has been good management " 'the head table, apparently in consumers by holding down search of a copy of Mr. provincial spending. The McKeough's speech. There was budget holds down government no copy 'to be had. The costs and encourages business treasurer smiled and indicated , wherever it can. The budget that the reporter would have to encourages consumer spen- make notes. ding. The audience of about 1501 He.. said, ,the Tprpvince now r, Progressive Conservatives.., Vffers the first time home - didn't seem to mind whether ownership grant , to stimulate Mr. McKeough had a speech the housing market. The slump prepared as they were, there to in housing starts affected heart what he had to say related industries such as home regardless. It was a big oc- furnishings and appliances. rasion for the newly revamped ,Electrical Contracting Onan {l lii dlI Serving the people' of Clinton for • More 4hen 1/4 Century. r - See our display of musical instruments, w including - •GUITARS •ORGANS •PIANOS Hear— LOU McLEOD from Toronto, demonstrating the Wurlitzer organ. Saturday Afternoon by Wurlitzer, by Willis PULSIFER MUSIC STORES Goderich 524-6291 Seaforth - 527-0053 invite you to visit their rest area in the ARENA