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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 21, 1938
Page
2
The Acton Free Press column discusses advertising errors in notices and the procedure to correct them. It explains that if an advertisement is incorrect the space occupied by the error bears the same cost as the whole ad and that a proof is sent to the business office for correction with lapsed or noted apologies.
The Renfrew Mercury argues retailers should advertise to foster a lively community. It promotes the Samaritan spirit in service clubs churches and individuals, noting helping others expands the community and, ultimately, returns benefits.
John R. MacNichol of Toronto argues that chiselling occurs in Old Age Pensions citing cases where affluent relatives still receive pensions. The Windsor Star and St. Catharines Standard defend pensions as beneficial, similar to Workmen’s Compensation and Mothers’ Allowances, despite some abuse.
In Halton's northern area twelve miles of gravel roads remain to reach cross county highways at the south end. The Lakeshore Road through dense population once drew heavy traffic, but a newly built southern super highway now attracts most motorists. Delegations urge rebuilding Lakeshore Road to equal the newer road, yet overall traffic is insufficient to support all three routes except peak times.
Officials argue there is insufficient business on routes along the southern highways to justify further spending. They say the province should not invest more until feeder connections from the north are established and traffic increases. East west routes are already adequate.
A newspaper column argues that enforcement and records of driver convictions matter more than the color of 1938 license plates. It calls for stricter checks on permits, suspended licenses after multiple violations, and stronger enforcement of existing laws to reduce highway accidents.
Canadian and regional notes survey 1937 retail sales totaling 52.43 billion and crude petroleum output 2.995 million barrels, with brisk outdoor activity, drowning hazards, and government costs from the Farmers Creditors Arrangement Act. mentions banquets for Earl Rowe and Junior Hockey in Orangeville, and a London Sunday Pictorial boast of No Bad News.
A letter argues weekly newspapers influence public opinion across Canada, urges editors to study national issues, meet in convention, and highlight solutions. It calls for informed debate, responsible leadership, and support for durable policies amid economic and regional differences.
Canada’s national parks draw thousands of anglers yearly testing skill against abundant sport fish. Stocking programs boost lakes and streams, notably rainbow and speckled trout in Banff, Jasper, Riding Mountain, and Prince Albert parks, with Cape Breton Highlands offering famed Margaree River fishing and North Atlantic grounds expanding into swordfish sport.
The Duke of Windsor and Duchess considered several Paris area chateaux before choosing a modern Louis XIV style Chateau de la Maye. They reportedly received about 4.5 million dollars from a Sandringham transfer and the duke earns 124 thousand dollars annually, totaling roughly 280 thousand dollars per year.
The letter from E W Heatt y president of the Canadian Pacific Hallroad Company discusses offering advice on otter paopina business and addresses difficulties ahead for the country. He expresses confidence that cooperation will strengthen newspapers in communities and wishes success to the convention.
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