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Zurich Citizens News, 1958-03-26, Page 8PAGE EIGHT ZURICH Citizens NEWS WEDNESDAY, DNiESDAY, MARCH 26, 1958 THE LIBERAL PROGRAM. with LESTER PEARSON MEANS THIS 0 YOU 1. EDUCATION: Scholarships and the Student Loan Fund will provide every boy and girl with the opportunity to take advant- age of higher education. 2. PEACE: Lester Pearson, a world recognized leader, brings to international affairs a proven record of practical exper- ience, and distinguished accomplishment. No one is so. well qualified to lead Canadians, and indeed the free nations, at the forthcoming Summit Conference. 3. AGRICULTURE: The creation of a farm development bank will provide capital for farm improvement, and at the same time permit young men to establish themselves in successful farming operations. The expansion of world markets, and a price support system will ensure farmers a greativ increased income. 4. WELFARE: Family allowances will be continued to age 18 for students. Old age assistance will start at age 60, instead of 65 for widows and unmarried women. Fam- ily allowances and old age assistance were introduced originally by the Liberal Party. ego TAXES: Reductions retroactive to January 1, 1958, will mean a saving of one dollar out of every four for every taxpay- ing Canadian; tax exemptions doubled for young mar- ried couples for the first three years of married life. Since this exemption is retroactive to January 1, 1956, all young couples married since that date will be able to apply for a rebate of their taxes. VOTE LIBERAL IE NE NE 6. TRADE: Liberal policy will guarantee the expansion of trade with all countries, including Great Britain, with result- ing benefits to Canadian farmers and businessmen. 7. SMALL BUSINESS: • Accelerated depreciation will encourage expansion and easier credit. Extension of the Industrial Development Bank will help small retailers. 8. R_EPR.ESENT ATION: A vote for Bill Cochrane is a vote for a young, exper- ienced, aggressive candidate, who endorses the positive program of the New Liberal Party. Bill Cochrane is a native of Huron, father of a young family. Like you, he is anxious to improve the welfare of all Canadians. VOTE COCHRANE (Published by Huron Liberal Association)