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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 06, 1953
Page
20
Jenkins accosts a passerby in the street declaring a desperate need for money and asks for a loan, prompting a wary response. The exchange hints at a comical urgency rather than serious malice as the would‑be borrower seeks funds.
A man answering his door encounters an old friend and a large dog on the porch. The dog disrupts the room by knocking over a lamp and knickknacks before settling in a chair, prompting the host to remark about the dog as the guest prepares to leave.
A political notice discusses the Liberal stance on Old Age Pensions and Family Allowances, criticizing the Tory approach and a proposed means test. It highlights pay-as-you-go financing, debt reduction, tax cuts, and rising exports as evidence of economic progress under Liberal policy.
The article notes Christian Dior’s new live line with shorter skirts and a droopy waistline drawing criticism from designers like Schiaparelli and Norman Hartnell. Some defend the look as fashionable, while others, including Hartnell, prefer longer hems.
The Liberal program pledges Halton County gains from the St Lawrence Seaway as employment and payrolls rise. It asserts Liberal administration brings full employment prosperity and social security and urges voters to support Murray McPhail. The report notes Crammery butter output reaching 281 million pounds, surpassing prior years and reversing a 1951 low of 26% million pounds.
Chicago physician and author Dr Morris Fishbein offers a fourteen point guide to staying cool in heat waves. Topics include rest, moderate activity, hydration, diet with fruits and vegetables, salt balance, proper refrigeration, light clothing, and sun protection. The piece also notes tepid baths aid cooling and mentions pulp and paper experts' relative production.
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