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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 06, 1953
Page
10
Jenkins confronts an acquaintance in the street asking for money, confessing a desperate need and lack of ideas on where to obtain funds. The stranger quips that he feared Jenkins might try to borrow from him.
A man describes inviting an old friend and his large dog onto his porch. The dog knocked over a lamp and knickknacks while the guest settled in a chair. When the guest prepared to leave the host quipped about the dog.
A campaign in Halton County frames the Liberal stance on Old Age Pensions and Family Allowances versus Tory policies. It cites a proposed means test, tax cuts, health insurance, and growing Canadian exports as indicators of prosperity, urging voters to support the Liberal plan.
Controversy over Christian Dior's new car model waists and shorter skirts spreads through fashion, with rivals Schiaparelli and Hartnell favoring longer lines while Dior touts a droopy 18 inch line. The era's New Look prompts debates, but the weather favors practical shorts this week.
The Liberal administration pledges continued Halton County growth with the St Lawrence Seaway impact. It credits full employment and security to Liberal policies and urges voters to support Murray McPhail. Also notes 1952 butter output estimated at 281 million pounds, reversing prior declines.
A Chicago physician outlines 14 summertime rules to stay cool and safe in heat. Key points include moderating work and play, eating fruits and vegetables, staying hydrated with cool water, wearing light clothing and hats, taking naps, avoiding spoiled food and excess alcohol, and using tepid baths to cool deep body heat.
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