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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 14, 1947
Page
2
London notes recall the first surrender reports printed early then dismissed as hoaxes. The 1945 morning edition sparked cheers and laughter as workers faced disbelief until official word arrived seven o'clock. Two years later the memory endures of premature news and the joy of the true end to six years of war.
A satirical piece argues against continued sugar rationing in the United States while praising universal neighborly exchange with Canada. It contrasts current policy with a broader view of a forthcoming industrial revolution that prioritizes people over machines and economic ends.
The passage argues that the second industrial revolution requires inner transformation in individuals and systems. It claims progress depends on freeing people from greed and fear, aligning capitalists, workers, and leaders with a higher plan. It emphasizes moral energy and inner resources alongside money and machines.
The piece traces shaving mug history from two‑section setups to soap tubes, brushes, and dermatology trends, then notes a return to a waterless mug system. It contrasts past and present grooming tech and suggests revivals echo earlier designs.
The piece notes holiday season winds down and prices rise on rumors such as tea. It mentions the Canadian National Exhibition opening soon and cites a Dominion surplus of 290 million with 11.5 million spent. It critiques senators salaries and counts parliamentary columns per party while recounting a Ontario magistrate ruling on hit and run cases.
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