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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 25, 1946

Page

2

Tenders For Georgetown Sewage Plant Show Wide Variance

The Georgetown Council received three bids for a sewer and disposal plant, led by Peacock and McQuiggie of Toronto at 406 933.75 total, far above Hagey’s 103 947 estimate. Dick Construction Co Welland bid 273 322.95 for sewers only and Keystone Construction Windsor bid 177 992.04 for sewers. ratepayers approved 184 000 for the project, now estimated at 234 000 with additions.

Acton Peacock and McQuiggie Toronto Welland Keystone Construction Co Windsor Georgetown

Regimentation in Education Spars Debate on One Big School

A letter argues against centralizing secondary education into a single large school serving multiple municipalities. It warns such plans threaten individualism and local pride, urging the department to weigh the human impact on home life and democracy before any steps toward mass schooling.

Regimentation and the value of initiative in society

A discussion on balancing individual initiative with collective control. The author argues against strict regimentation, noting that broader life considerations exceed mere money. Emphasizes potential dangers of centralized power and the importance of personal freedom.

One Idea to Unite All People Across Alliances

A reflection on how alliances break when ideas diverge and a call for a single compelling idea to unite humanity. The piece cites a Cleveland newsstand lasting 42 days without print, and a survey showing locals crave local news over world events or comics, with radio covering broader news.

Mom Dad Focal World News Chesley Enterprise

Gold Boom Revives Canadian Mining After War

The return of workers to gold camps in Ontario and the Northwest Territories drives a mining boom. High gold prices at 35 dollars an ounce fuel profits, enabling development of lower grade ores. The stock market also surges as Canadians back gold share investments.

Porcupine Kirkland Lake Ontario Husky YeHowknife Northwest Territories U.S

Daylight Saving Time Starts Next Sunday Morning

Editorial notes remind readers that daylight saving begins next Sunday morning and quote the familiar saying about togetherness, emphasizing collective well being and adaptation to the time change.

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