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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 16, 1945
Page
2
The column notes Monday anxieties over a potential Japanese peace agreement after six years of war. It reflects on homes touched by conflict and the hope for lasting peace, urging readers to consider what peace would mean for China after fourteen years of war.
The narrator recalls resuming weekly newspaper visits after a long absence as holidays disrupt regular schedules. They note many towns close during holiday periods with signs in windows and predict postwar continued holiday closures as workers and businesses seek rest while other areas do the same.
A mid century note argues humor under UN watch protects democracies from fascist threats. It highlights the parody of Mussolini Hitler and Goebbels as morale builders against tyranny while warning about future tyrants devious attempts to seize control.
The United Kingdom Information Office reports a St. Mary's Hospital case where penicillin aided a revolutionary dental procedure. A tooth extracted for infection was rebuilt with root ends cut, pulp canals filled, and the tooth reset, with bone reforming around the roots within five months and the tooth finally bearing a neighboring tooth.
A lively column imagines a world where anglers swap wars for trout. It recalls a Fredericton fisherman who chased a hidden pool since 1940, argues fishing builds fellowship, derides nonfishing critics, and laughs at wartime contrasts with simple rod and worm pursuits.
Italy must import about 20 000 tons of meat monthly after the war as German requisitions and wartime disruption cut local supplies. Prewar consumption was 65 000 tons monthly but today only about half is locally available, with milk cattle moved to Germany and animals hidden in caves. Allies report no meat exports from Italy.
Dr E P Schoch of the University of Texas reports a new natural gas process promising profitable acetylene production by fall. The method uses high voltage electricity to treat gas, potentially boosting carbon black and ethylene output and adding billions to Texas industry with nine pounds of carbon black per 9 000 cubic feet.
The souvar discusses the prolific Die Hole Hays, noting not every fear sees conclusions of many things. It asserts soldiers' due insurance policies containing war clauses remain effective even if a soldier dies overseas from non war causes.
The piece notes heavy fuel and lubricants shipments to European bases after Normandy and Germany's surrender, while criticising local town upkeep and maintenance. It contrasts wartime logistics with local neglect and warns towns have suffered from scarce help as communities struggled to maintain standards.
C F Leatherland and B A Barrister Solicitor Notary Public issue marriage licenses and registrar of births marriages and deaths. Langdon and Aylsworth are Barristers Solicitors with office in Acton.
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