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Mayor helps the disabled. Mayor James Potticary of Oshawa yesterday spent working day in a wheelchair to help emphasize problems facing physically dis(...)
Mayor helps the disabled. Mayor James Potticary of Oshawa yesterday spent working day in a wheelchair to help emphasize problems facing physically dis(...)

Mayor helps the disabled. Mayor James Potticary of Oshawa yesterday spent working day in a wheelchair to help emphasize problems facing physically dis(...)

Date2/26/1976
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Original Toronto Star caption: Mayor helps the disabled. Mayor James Potticary of Oshawa yesterday spent working day in a wheelchair to help emphasize problems facing physically disabled. It was to mark Physically Handicapped Week, aimed at making people more aware of the disabled.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0074418F
Taking a deep breath helps, Frank Henderson of Canada takes a deep breath as he prepares to throw javelin in action at Olympiad for the Physically Dis(...)
Taking a deep breath helps, Frank Henderson of Canada takes a deep breath as he prepares to throw javelin in action at Olympiad for the Physically Dis(...)
8/8/1976
Controller Joyce Trimmer Scarborough Alderman Carol Ruddell went council meeting yesterday in wheelchairs to emphasize difficulties facing disabled pe(...)
Controller Joyce Trimmer Scarborough Alderman Carol Ruddell went council meeting yesterday in wheelchairs to emphasize difficulties facing disabled pe(...)
10/5/1976
A miracle worker to parents of children with emotional problems, Karl Burden, 40, is one of 250 North York teachers facing layoffs. An ordained minister, he left the church to aid young people with problems and helps them at Glen Rush Public School. Parents say his dismissal is a threat to their children.
A miracle worker to parents of children with emotional problems, Karl Burden, 40, is one of 250 North York teachers facing layoffs. An ordained minister, he left the church to aid young people with problems and helps them at Glen Rush Public School. Parents say his dismissal is a threat to their children.
5/20/1977
Oshawa Mayor James Potticary. Alderman says, We aren't running a kingdom
Oshawa Mayor James Potticary. Alderman says, We aren't running a kingdom
5/22/1974
Below, Oshawa Mayor Jim Potticary stands silent, ready to present a wreath, as he waits his part in the day of mourning for those who gave their lives in two world wars
Below, Oshawa Mayor Jim Potticary stands silent, ready to present a wreath, as he waits his part in the day of mourning for those who gave their lives in two world wars
11/11/1979
A question of balance. Technician Mary Yap takes to the tilting chair of balance expert Dr. Walter Johnson yesterday at St. Michael's Hospital. The otolith chair helps Johnson detect inner ear and balance problems. it was paid for by the Atkinson Foundation, which gave a $30,000 grant to St. Mikes to fund such research.
A question of balance. Technician Mary Yap takes to the tilting chair of balance expert Dr. Walter Johnson yesterday at St. Michael's Hospital. The otolith chair helps Johnson detect inner ear and balance problems. it was paid for by the Atkinson Foundation, which gave a $30,000 grant to St. Mikes to fund such research.
2/24/1988
A call for understanding: Jamaican Rupert James, above, urges whites to tray to understand the pressing social problems facing blacks and, at the same time, calls on black leaders to remain calm and give sound leadership
A call for understanding: Jamaican Rupert James, above, urges whites to tray to understand the pressing social problems facing blacks and, at the same time, calls on black leaders to remain calm and give sound leadership
9/17/1979
James C. Baillie, new chairman of the Ontario Securities Commission, is the first one to admit that he does not have all the answes to problems facing(...)
James C. Baillie, new chairman of the Ontario Securities Commission, is the first one to admit that he does not have all the answes to problems facing(...)
1/9/1978
Notley place residents holding meeting in their barricaded street to get township action on the soil erosion problem, They formed the Notley Place Dis(...)
Notley place residents holding meeting in their barricaded street to get township action on the soil erosion problem, They formed the Notley Place Dis(...)
6/22/1966
Celebrated Dis Jockey Wolfman Jack (real name Bob Smith from Brooklyn) extols working conditions in Toronto where he has joined with the CBC to produc(...)
Celebrated Dis Jockey Wolfman Jack (real name Bob Smith from Brooklyn) extols working conditions in Toronto where he has joined with the CBC to produc(...)
3/31/1976
Oh, my aching feet. Oshawa Mayor Jim Potticary gets his feet soothed by Sesame Street's Big Bird after completing 200 laps in three hours in the Oshaw(...)
Oh, my aching feet. Oshawa Mayor Jim Potticary gets his feet soothed by Sesame Street's Big Bird after completing 200 laps in three hours in the Oshaw(...)
10/4/1977
Jim Potticary mayor of Oshawa
Jim Potticary mayor of Oshawa
12/2/1976