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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 14, 1949
Page
2
The piece celebrates spring and the Easter season, noting blooming flowers and a renewed mood. It highlights outdoor vacations and the ease of reaching the country from small communities, even without a car, as Easter approaches.
In a stark plea for integrity, the author argues that nations and individuals must pursue absolute honesty despite widespread deceit. Citing fears of a corrupt system, the piece suggests social and political reform begins at home and aligns with a universe governed by an honest God.
The Financial Post urges careful long range thinking on protecting industries from unfair competition. It warns against slamming doors and stresses that Canada must keep channels open, ensure its own goods are competitively priced, and avoid panic when foreign products enter the market.
Minister of Highways Geo H Doucett warns a record number of child accidents may occur this Easter unless drivers follow traffic laws and slow down. He notes 700000 children released from school supervision and urges parents and teachers to reinforce safety as vehicles increase.
The Canadian Cancer Society launches a national drive to raise 1,000,000 for cancer research education and welfare. It stresses cooperation among universities governments and private philanthropy and notes a quarter of the goal will fund research with the remainder supporting provincial programs and services.
Editorial notes discuss Good Friday and Easter week, mention Easter seats aiding crippled children and hopeful recovery, and contrast with tax cuts in Acton England. They note outdated Acton population signs, a hockey and baseball season contrast, artificial ice shortening seasons, and Halton County population figures split between towns and townships.
Traffic crashes on Ontario roads jumped from 14 710 in 1938 to 27 407 a decade later raising property damage from 1.8 to 7.1 million dollars. Dr Charles Mayo urged boys to keep fit and avoid liquor to protect the brain. Harry Falkner sells the Alliston Herald after 43 years, plans retirement and leisure.
Recollections from Acton in 1898 mention Dr A and Elliott of Georgetown appointed Medical Officer of Wealth in Fagueung Township at 2 aulary of 25. A brick block of stores is planned opposite the post office for summer. William Coleman travels to Hamilton for a summer steamer position. JOC Duan of Acton Tung Co leaves for Quebec. Free Library committee selects about 200 popular translated volumes. Town Hall and Library to receive electric lighting. Elizabeth Kinnaird, widow of John Kinnaird, dies at home in Basquesing aged 83 years 7 months.
Acton social and church events are noted with Girl Guides organizing a branch at Acton Town Hall and At Home nights at Acton Lodge. Obituaries report Marie Peavay of Rockwood in her 69th year, Margaret Sutherland of Esquesing Township, and Rachel Kenney widow of Alexander Sprowl, aged in her hard year.
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