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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 05, 1951
Page
2
Tax dollars are spent on schools water services streets and waste disposal plus garbage collection and other local services. The piece argues municipal tax levies deliver more tangible benefits day to day than provincial or federal taxes and notes hidden levies are harder to grasp.
An editorial stresses conservation as vital to farming and the nation. It highlights soil, water, and erosion as key issues, praises contour plowing, notes local steps in Haiton County, and calls for ongoing vigilance to protect the soil and water supply for a stronger economy.
The Financial Post exposes extensive misuses of funds from the United Emergency Fund for Britain. Of 593000 raised, only 880 went to food for Britain, prompting calls for safeguards and punishment to deter charity theft and protect public trust.
A proposed amendment to Canada’s constitution would allow provinces to levy a three percent indirect sales tax on gross retail sales to fund old age pensions. The piece argues such a levy would raise prices, burden consumers, and urges stopping new taxes in favor of spending cuts.
The Huntsville Forester notes Ontario towns faced financial stress from overhasty arena projects. Fergus, Waterloo, Kincardine, Owen Sound, and others report large debts, poor attendance, and debenture challenges. Editorial urges calm, studied decisions after public clamor fades.
Editorial notes spring roads remain poor for travel in the county though the period of inconvenience is brief. The milk price rise by a cent or two stirs more fuss than a dollar liquor increase, yet liquor is not an everyday necessity for all.
The April 1901 Free Press item notes street cycling restraint, a Milton couple’s Toronto wedding tour misadventure, and Milton baseball club officers led by Wo AL Storey. It covers millinery openings with Henderson and Co and B Grennan Co, a broken freight train between here and Rockwood, rumors of an old gambling shack, churchgoers observing smoke and light from Main Stop, and a women’s raid inspired by Carrie Nation seizing a deck of cards from a disreputable den in Acton.
Twenty five reindeer are to be imported from Northern Sweden to Scotland in a limited experiment to test if reindeer can be successfully reared there. The plan aims to assess viability and potential benefits of deer farming in a Scottish environment.
A reflection argues outdoors offers vast sights and personal growth but challenges of fatigue and ego. Indoors seem easier and safer, appealing to those with little spirit for outdoor exploration, while urging readers to get outside more often.
British doctors may urgently consult abroad as X ray images can now be sent via the Post Office Cable and Wireless Photo telegraphy system. The new service enables rapid transmission of radiographs to colleagues in other countries for expert consultation.
Sunday event outline shows church services and meetings including a school activity at 10 30 am and 12 50 am. District Young People’s Service at Geniat with prayer meetings and a Manion Band session scheduled later in the day.
A local professional directory lists physicians Dr W G C Kenney Dr D A Garrett Dr A J Buchanan and Dr George A Sirrs. barrister solicitor notary public. chartered accountants and real estate firms. vets B D Young C L Young F G Oakes. coach schedules from Acton with daily routes and holiday notes.
Daily train times and timetable notes show multiple departures from Georgetown Guelph and other stops with irregular markings and exceptions. The legible items include daily and Sunday schedules, flagstop references, and occasional late evening services.
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