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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 07, 1947

Page

2

Distinctive Canadian flag urged to unify nation

Bowmanville Statesman argues Canada should adopt a distinctive flag within a year to foster national unity, noting India’s Dominion status and the absence of flags in Canadian towns. The piece contrasts loyalty to the Motherland with pride in a national symbol and calls for parliamentary action. It also highlights Ontario tourism growth, noting U.S. visitors could lift revenue while critiquing tentative budgets and the welcome given to American travelers.

United States India Canada

Tourists and Roads Across Regions Highlight Travel Trade

The article notes Canada’s tourist appeal driven by lakes and rivers and the impact of tourism on the country. It observes many visitors come from the United States and that state license plates are common on highways during peak travel season. Ontario is urged to improve roads to attract more visitors, with scenic drives noted in New York and along the Allegheny backbone where roads wind through mountains.

Ontario Department of Travel and Publicity G. A.welsh Ontario United States Canada U.S.A Ottawa Bowmanville Statesman Republic New York State Alleghany Mountains

Ontario highways and tourist appeal rely on better funding

The article argues Ontario roads are hard to build and maintain, but not uniquely so. It critiques spray-on oil and sand treatments like Burlington Beach road, urging the Ontario government to reinvest gasoline taxes and motorist fees into durable, permanent highway construction to attract American visitors.

Burlington Beach Ontario

Canada Regulates U S Currency Handling By Merchants

The Foreign Exchange Control Board directs RCMP to curb hoarding of U S dollars by shops hotels and services. Merchants may accept US currency at par and make change for non residents but must bank all US currency received except a reasonable on hand amount. No payouts in Canadian currency or to Canadian residents.

Foreign Exchange Control Board R.C.M.P U.S Canada United States

Editorial notes on post holiday concerns and wartime housing

The piece surveys return to work after holidays and upcoming events including the Canadian National Exhibition and local fall fairs. It mentions wartime housing, a new meat tenderizing machine, and August dividends for Canadian companies. It notes higher freight costs in Canada and Ontario murder case solvability concerns, with reflection on unsolved killings since 1940.

Acton Cooper Building and Gregory Theatre Ad

A clipped notice lists the Acton Cooper Building R. MacIntyre Aylsworth at Acton Office and residence 2163 Georgetown Gregory Theatre Bulli g phones.

Acton—Cooper Building R. MacIntyre Aylsworth B.A. Acton Georgetown Gregory Theatre Bulli'g

Fragmented Timetable Snippet With Mixed Entries

An OCR led assortment of transit times and notices across days and locations. The readable items mention Georgetown and Guelph flyers and various daily or Sunday specific times with inconsistent formatting and typographical errors.

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