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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 13, 1944

Page

2

Canadians Stand With Us In Dunkirk Matter

A prominent man recalls Canadians marching from ships to face the enemy across the Chaanet and explains that their presence showed the country it had a friend. The comment notes such aid came freely, not as charity but as help. It also discusses winter sidewalk injuries, municipal liability limits, and the value of municipal insurance in such cases.

Chaanet Dunkirk Orillia Sunnyside Mackenzie King Empire London Ot‘tawal Dominion Albertea Ontario British Columbia Sirois

Sixth Victory Loan urged as war effort sustains resolve

The article urges support for the Sixth Victory Loan this month as soldiers overseas and home front workers push toward the final victory. It notes letters express fatigue yet unwavering commitment, and highlights British praise for Canada's war effort as seen by visitors Roy MacLean and Charles Allban.

Barber shop talk curtailed by war rules at small town forums

Wartime restrictions threaten social life in small centers as barber shops may be compelled to avoid political chatter. The column imagines a silent Saturday in the barber chair and notes spring clean-up urges to tidy yards, gardens, and lawns for the season.

Canada New York Newt

Editorial notes on peace world view and youth sport value

Quotes from Henry A. Wallace and Gen. Bernard Montgomery frame the call for inclusive peace. An Ontario style reflection notes dirt road havoc and road upgrades versus amusement rides. A provincial magistrate cites sport funding as a preventive measure against youth delinquency.

North Sydney N. S. Herald

Postwar housing drive eyed as Canada plans cities

A federal sub committee reports Canada must add about 300000 people to major cities by 1946 and 320000 housing units by 1966 to end postwar backlog. It urges 606000 units after the war in urban areas. Building supplies should ease this year, with aluminum copper and zinc releases aiding civilian use.

Ottawa Canada Howe Munitions Department Europe Dominion

Australia plans postwar reconstruction and housing drive

Canberra reports emergency schemes for postwar reconstruction led by Dr. Wm Coombs with eight instrumentalities. Demobilization vocational training for ex servicemen and war workers re employment housing 80 000 homes land settlement water and power schemes development of secondary industry and public works outlined for 1945 or later.

Canberra Australia Wf. Coombs Ines Industrica

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