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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 03, 1947

Page

2

Canadian Visitor as Salesman for Empire Trade

H G Colebrook of Robert Simpson Co urged editors that Canadian visitors to the United States act as ambassadors for Canada, noting enterprise exists on both sides of the border and that visitors can boost goodwill and tourism while influencing investment and empire relations.

United States Canada H. G. Colebrook Robert Simpson Co North Carolina America United” States Financial Post

Spring Hope As Tax Plans Await Dominion Budget

The piece notes rising public interest in the Dominion budget as Ontario and other bodies set spring tax levies. It reflects on past wars shaping taxation and says no budget date is known while province legislators plan a holiday and the public remains hopeful for clearer tax plans.

el Acton Acton O.H.A Dominion Ontario

Spirit over materialism in world of ideas urges new life

The text argues totalitarianism cannot crush materialism and fails due to flawed philosophy. It calls for a new spirit rather than a new plan or system, saying only the Spirit speaks to the spirit and nations aiming to win the war of ideas must adopt a spiritual life to replace material incentives.

England Teagley Rus- Tsin Philodegy

Canada urged year round fire prevention after Canada losses rise

The Canadian Underwriters' Association warns annual fire losses totaling nearly 13 million in December and January show a growing menace. December 1946 losses were 6.75 million and January 1947 losses topped 6 million, with 40 fire fatalities since August and a warning that public vigilance must be constant beyond Fire Prevention Week.

Canada

Editorial Notes on Easter Week and Price Controls

Tomorrow is Good Friday and Easter Sunday, a week of reflection and joy. Easter Seals support helps crippled children, and March 1947 left a lasting record of winter severity. Roads degrade on unsurfaced routes. repairs will come later. Price controls persist with gradual lifting, so keep the current price list. Newsprint price rose six dollars a ton after stockpiles built, likely affecting subscriber costs for six months.

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