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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 16, 1945
Page
6
The narrator recalls a chaotic shopping outing with a stubborn clerk offering a pan that cannot hold water. A long, wandering account follows of hardware store clerks, customers, and reflections on service, salesmanship, and the world’s outlook, ending with a hopeful note that good service will prevail.
Canada’s nine premiers met in Ottawa with Prime Minister Mackenzie King to discuss a postwar plan. The talks covered economic policy, tax reform, territorial grants, and demobilization while warning of gradual easing of wartime controls and continued food and supply priorities.
Demand for Canadian certified seed potatoes grows as European inquiries rise and agencies report intensified efforts by plant protection offices. Canada exports substantial seed to the United States and various countries, with most seed potatoes produced in the Maritime provinces.
Delhi Ontario crop official F A Stinson says the HS flue cured tobacco yield in Ontario will not be heavy despite dry weather in recent weeks. He noted conditions at the Delhi experimental sub-station.
Allied airmen reportedly built a 350 foot tunnel with a shaft and ventilation to aid a mass escape from a German camp. The effort involved improvised workshops and gear to produce tunnel supports and drilling equipment. Several escapees reached freedom, while others were recaptured or shot.
Rubble from destroyed quarters prompts Britain and overseas allies to ship relief supplies to Canada and other nations. Rebuilding prospects rely on imports, ballast for ships, and urgent production of staple goods as shortages strain aid efforts.
Brandon golfer Gi Thompson wins his third consecutive western Manitoba open golf championship carding two under par 149 for the 6 hole score after rounds of 74 and 75 at Brandon.
In Boston Spa England 10 day course open to members of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force at a Wing Headquarters. The program teaches economical shopping and home economics with mock grocery aisles and prepared meals. Women learn to manage food, household tasks, and wartime provisioning as part of vocational training.
A high powered German car valued at about $4500 arrives in England for pleasure driving despite strict customs rules. Officials confront emigration and border checks as planes, landing craft and furniture airdrops complicate the transfer.
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