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Laughren: Says he won't rule out taxing wealth.
Laughren: Says he won't rule out taxing wealth.

Laughren: Says he won't rule out taxing wealth.

Date4/29/1991
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A taxing problem: Darren Rintoul, owner of an airport area parking lot, says a proposed government land tax will drive his company out of business.
A taxing problem: Darren Rintoul, owner of an airport area parking lot, says a proposed government land tax will drive his company out of business.
9/28/1989
Futures trading in currencies and commodities has paid off handsomely for fomer Windsor high school teacher Jim Carroll, who parlayed $750 into more than $150,000. His new wealth, he says, means he might just play chess for a year in 1974. Here he is enjoying a game with wife Mary Pat. Worldwide shortages have made commodity futures a fertile area for speculation, Carroll points out.
Futures trading in currencies and commodities has paid off handsomely for fomer Windsor high school teacher Jim Carroll, who parlayed $750 into more than $150,000. His new wealth, he says, means he might just play chess for a year in 1974. Here he is enjoying a game with wife Mary Pat. Worldwide shortages have made commodity futures a fertile area for speculation, Carroll points out.
12/21/1973
Laughren: Cuts keep deficit in check, he says.
Laughren: Cuts keep deficit in check, he says.
2/26/1991
Bailor's all-out aggressiveness can lead to injury, but he won't change style, says it's fun to play, or watch
Bailor's all-out aggressiveness can lead to injury, but he won't change style, says it's fun to play, or watch
3/9/1978
Not afraid: Ex-crime reporter Ovid Demaris, whose two previous books have also dealt with the Mafia, says he won't be rubbed out because there's no money in it
Not afraid: Ex-crime reporter Ovid Demaris, whose two previous books have also dealt with the Mafia, says he won't be rubbed out because there's no money in it
3/2/1981
Taxing situation: Joan and Steve Schmidt say market value assessment would save them $1,288 a year in taxes on their Scarborough home
Taxing situation: Joan and Steve Schmidt say market value assessment would save them $1,288 a year in taxes on their Scarborough home
10/22/1992
Taxing situation: Joan and Steve Schmidt say market value assessment would save them $1,288 a year in taxes on their Scarborough home
Taxing situation: Joan and Steve Schmidt say market value assessment would save them $1,288 a year in taxes on their Scarborough home
10/22/1992
The good life, Bobby Orr, with wife Peggy and sons Darren, left, and Brent, enjoy the comforts that his $1 million-a-year income brings. But Orr says that wealth came from his efforts after hockey
The good life, Bobby Orr, with wife Peggy and sons Darren, left, and Brent, enjoy the comforts that his $1 million-a-year income brings. But Orr says that wealth came from his efforts after hockey
8/5/1990
Alderman Ying Hope: a member of the Metro transportation committee: says the Spadina Expressway hearings have produced a wealth of public thinking
Alderman Ying Hope: a member of the Metro transportation committee: says the Spadina Expressway hearings have produced a wealth of public thinking
12/1/1969
Issued strategy: Treasurer Floyd Laughren, left, and Premier Bob Rae set out their plans
Issued strategy: Treasurer Floyd Laughren, left, and Premier Bob Rae set out their plans
5/3/1991
Boss Boatman, Argos owner Harry Ornest, who confirmed that season opener won't be blacked out, says this policy will continue whenever the SkyDome is 85 per cent filled
Boss Boatman, Argos owner Harry Ornest, who confirmed that season opener won't be blacked out, says this policy will continue whenever the SkyDome is 85 per cent filled
7/10/1989
Tony Derose: Supersalesman in cars says his regular customers know he won't try to take advantage of them. He tries to do the best he can both for the customer and the boss.
Tony Derose: Supersalesman in cars says his regular customers know he won't try to take advantage of them. He tries to do the best he can both for the customer and the boss.
9/16/1982