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How much supervision are you going to inflict on the police? asks Chief James Mackey, who says appointed board is better than elected one.
How much supervision are you going to inflict on the police? asks Chief James Mackey, who says appointed board is better than elected one.

How much supervision are you going to inflict on the police? asks Chief James Mackey, who says appointed board is better than elected one.

Date8/9/1969
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Vernon Dollard, president and general manager of Toronto Better Business Bureau, says the bureau will dig up the facts on business promotions, but that anyone who asks it for advice or information will have to do some thinking for himself. Some people, he says, look for favorable answers and will ignore warnings nine times out of ten. Bureau staff is told to stick to facts and not make judgments.
Vernon Dollard, president and general manager of Toronto Better Business Bureau, says the bureau will dig up the facts on business promotions, but that anyone who asks it for advice or information will have to do some thinking for himself. Some people, he says, look for favorable answers and will ignore warnings nine times out of ten. Bureau staff is told to stick to facts and not make judgments.
8/23/1971
Deputy chiefs Edward Dunn (left) and Archie McCathie (centre). Say goodbye to Police Chief James Mackey at Lord Simcoe Dinner
Deputy chiefs Edward Dunn (left) and Archie McCathie (centre). Say goodbye to Police Chief James Mackey at Lord Simcoe Dinner
1/8/1960
Ian Scott: How much is too much? Mississauga recreation boss asks.
Ian Scott: How much is too much? Mississauga recreation boss asks.
2/12/1982
Toronto's new police chief takes over, At his desk for the last time today, Toronto's retiring police chief James Mackey (left) smiles as he hands pap(...)
Toronto's new police chief takes over, At his desk for the last time today, Toronto's retiring police chief James Mackey (left) smiles as he hands pap(...)
4/24/1970
James Mackey, Liquor License Board chairman, to be commended for advances the industry has made since he assumed his poet, reader says
James Mackey, Liquor License Board chairman, to be commended for advances the industry has made since he assumed his poet, reader says
4/9/1974
Too much freedom?: Whatever happened to the concept of the individual being responsible for his own wellbeing, asks Jerry Borins, owner of the Wheat Sheaf Tavern, in reply to letter to The Star calling for a ban on beer ads. Surely we are being legislated to death, he says.
Too much freedom?: Whatever happened to the concept of the individual being responsible for his own wellbeing, asks Jerry Borins, owner of the Wheat Sheaf Tavern, in reply to letter to The Star calling for a ban on beer ads. Surely we are being legislated to death, he says.
7/30/1980
Chief James Mackey announced today that he is resigning as head of the Metropolitan Toronto police department after 12 years as chief
Chief James Mackey announced today that he is resigning as head of the Metropolitan Toronto police department after 12 years as chief
3/6/1970
Metro's new police chief, Harold Adamson, will take over retiring Chief James Mackey's duties on June 1
Metro's new police chief, Harold Adamson, will take over retiring Chief James Mackey's duties on June 1
3/9/1970
Leading his men in the annual church parade of the Metropolitan Toronto Police War Veterans Association, Police Chief James Mackey heads yesterday's march on Bloor St
Leading his men in the annual church parade of the Metropolitan Toronto Police War Veterans Association, Police Chief James Mackey heads yesterday's march on Bloor St
11/3/1968
The strict enforcement Of Ontario liquor laws since ex-Toronto police chief James Mackey took over as liquor czar has made liquor outlets toe the mark(...)
The strict enforcement Of Ontario liquor laws since ex-Toronto police chief James Mackey took over as liquor czar has made liquor outlets toe the mark(...)
11/6/1970
Good news: D. G. Farncomb (centre) hears happy report from Police Chief James Mackey (right): His 6-year-old daughter Mary, abducted for ransom on her way to school, has been found safe
Good news: D. G. Farncomb (centre) hears happy report from Police Chief James Mackey (right): His 6-year-old daughter Mary, abducted for ransom on her way to school, has been found safe
5/11/1967
James Bartlett (left) presents cheque to police chief Mackey. Looking on are Shriners Chalres E. Wells and A. J. B. Gray (right)
James Bartlett (left) presents cheque to police chief Mackey. Looking on are Shriners Chalres E. Wells and A. J. B. Gray (right)
1/8/1963