Reaching the People Through Newspaper Ads Across Nations
An analysis notes Soviet American Canadian use of paid ads to broadcast Khrushchev and Kennedy speeches. The Soviet Embassy spent 32500 dollars to place seven English ads in Canadian and U.S. papers. Prominent editors like Bruce Hutchison and R S Malone weigh public access to viewpoints. Pravda and Vechernaya Moskva decline ad requests while Washington Post owner Philip Graham proposes counter coverage but gets no Russian response by August 1. The piece argues ads reveal ideological differences in press freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Khrushchev
Ottawa
Winnipeg Free Press
Montreal Star
Ottawa Journal
R. S. Malone
Winnipeg
Bruce Hutchison
Malone
Pravda
Russia
Hutchison
Washington
Philip Graham
Kennedy
United Nations General Assembly
Graham
Banks to End Overdrafts and Introduce Check Encoding
The piece notes a September shift ending overdrafts in Canadian banks and predicting a surge of NSF cheques. It explains new costs for printed cheques with magnetic ink encoding and the elimination of watermarked paper, arguing higher expenses will pass to consumers as small businesses struggle with tighter margins.
Editorial Briefs on Character and Worldly Goods
A compact editorial note extols the value of character over possessions, praising traits like honesty, ability, sportsmanship, and humor as royalty. It invokes the Will of John B. Kelly, Sr. to underscore moral virtues guiding choices beyond material wealth.
Local 1942 Fire and Crime Items From Goderich to Acton
Two days after a theft a Model car owned by CoV. Force was recovered in Goderich. William Rhoties absent with all leave from Camp Borden was arrested for the theft. Two Milton jail escapees were caught in Montreal and held for Milton police. A fire destroyed a barn at Camp Bell Steen, Uri, with livestock and equipment lost. An accident at Mill and Main Streets led to fines for owner J. Lew and driver Florence Shuler. Acton Machine Shop workers hosted a picnic at Eden Mills park and honored newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Ken Blowares. A gasoline ignition on a farm truck caused a blaze injuring three-year-old Little Mary Ann. Red Cross volunteers sought more knitters despite ample wool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac
The
Free Press
Cov
Goderich
Willian Rhoties
Camp Borden
Milton
Montreal
Montrel
Fine
Campbell Steen
BatlinaTad
Uriday
Aero
Iee
Steen
Mill and
Main Sts
J. Lew
Florence Shuler
Oan
Herb McEachern
Fifth Line
Iuck
Mary Ann
Hopton
Akien
Acton
Red Cross
Acton News From 1912 On Post Office Move And Local Sports
In 1912 Aug 15 issue the Free Press notes the old frame Post Office will move to a new building beside Havill's store, holes cut on the west side, new mail boxes to be added for better service. Bowling news: Gould and teammates win. Acton awaits Guelph game for the trophy. Local incidents include a steam roller mishap, ice cream imports, and grain crop optimism. Church softball standings show Presbyterians leading with Baptists and Anglicans close behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lssue
Free Breas
Thurulay
Lre
Havill
Matthews
Donal
Acton
Hengh
Skip W
Gould
Reeve Hynds
Clerk McKinnen
AJ. Lehman
Blin
Guelph
Anautherwin
Lok
William Dennis
Crewson
James Somerville
Thomas Deering
District roundups and local council woes in surrounding areas
A four year old boy was rescued from Credit River by a public school student and a visiting teen. Burlington fire chiefs vote no confidence as council probes volunteer department turmoil. Streetsville faces sewer collapses in Riverview Heights with street damage and uncertain repairs. Oakville extends Trafalgar bylaw to preserve old fridges for child safety. Brampton records Jim Trons qualifying for the British Empire Games with a fast mile. Milton canvassers weigh pool funding after a $40,000 raise against a $55,000 goal.
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Georgetown
Credit River
Burlington
Reg Law
Fire, Police and Light
Nelson Township
Aldershot
Streetsville
Riverview Heights
Entir
Oakville
Trafalgar
Brampton
Jim Trons
Milton
Welsh born horse breeder R W Lowrie dies in Toronto hospital
Robert William Lowrie a renowned farmer and horse judge born in Cadaton Wales died August 5 at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Toronto after 24 years in Acton and later in Streetsville with his daughter Betty McDonald. He bred Clydesdales and served St Alban's Church, with interment in Fairview cemetery Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert William Lowne
Queen Elizabeth Hopital
Toronto
Acton
B.R
Streetsville
C. McDonald
Erin
Mr. Lowrie
Cadaton
Cardiff
Wales
England
Elizabeth Yorath
Canada
Betty
South Wales
St. Alban's Church
St. Alban’s Church
Doh
D. Perne
Streetvulte
Fairview Cemetery
Harding Price
W.O. Moffat
Tom Watson
R. L Davidson
N. Hewson
Mahon
J. A. McDonald
Coaksville
Remembering carefree summers of childhood days
The piece recalls a bygone era of simple play in the twenties and thirties. It contrasts rough, unstructured outdoor games with today's drive-in social life and family routines. The narrator cherishes memories of river swims, treehouses, and neighborhood adventures long past.
Acton Hydro Commission Briefs on Fall Display and Debts
Acton Hydro Commission held a short meeting on Thursday August with agenda items including an electric water heating display from Ontario Hydro and a plan to pursue court action for delinquent accounts. Officials approved capital expenditures totaling 1500 for six transformers and body work on the meter reader’s Volkswagen cost 120.50.
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Acton Hydro Commission
Acton Fall
Ontario Hydro
CNLE
Audrey Urquhart
Ontario
Avato
Acton
Volkswagen
Picnic outing with Mrs Hassard near Lake Oatane
Last Thursday four carloads of ladies from Koon church toured to Coronanen Park near Ok ville for a picnic dinner with Mrs E J Hassard. After dinner they visited her new apartment. Mrs Hassard’s neighbor Mrs Lowe joined to meet her Agron Poors.
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Koon Church
Coronanen Park
Lake Oatane
Okville
E. J. Hassard
Hassard
Lowe
Poors
Water Diviner Demonstration on Channel Six TV
Mrs Sprow, famed for detecting underground water with a divining rod, appeared on Channel Six Saturday at sit o'clock. The interview covered her fourth TV appearance and how deep a well should be drilled, noting her uncanny talent and local fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Channel Six
Mre J Sprawl
Acton Professional Directory and Travel Guide
Acton Ontario listings for physicians dentists optician lawyers and services with addresses and hours. Facilities include D A Garrett D A Buckner T B Moore H Leib A J Buchanan Leatherland Braida Shoemaker and optician services. Transportation options from Gray Coach CN Rail and local appointment hours noted.
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Tafinea
Vechernaya Moskva
News
Moscow
United States
John B. Kelly, Sr
Acton Free Press
Dills Printing and Publishing Co. Ltd
Willow Sc
Ontaro
Audit Bureau of Circulations
C.w.na
Ontario-Quebec
C.w.nla
Commonwealth
Post Office Department
G. A. Dills
David R. Dills
We Ness
IAL
R.W. Lowrie
Plave
Subahe Mothe
Aimers
Sian
FMA ET Tale
Cyron
Neva
Osarmehody
Hydro Commission
Mrs. Hassard
Water Diviner
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
Medica
Eer
W. G. C. Kenney
Symon
Mill St
Church
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River Sts
Entrance River St. Acton, Ont
Robert D. Buckner
Wellington St
Ont
Brewster
T. B. Moore
Main Street
North Corner
Main and
Mill Street
Acton, Ontario
H. Leib
Olfiee
Comer Mill
Frederick Streets
A. J. Buchanan
LEGAL
C. F. Leatherland
Sehenor Notary
Avton
A. Braida
Barnister
Paisley St
Bruce E. Shoemaker
Mgr
E. L. Buchner
John St
Waterloo
Sun
Jfol
Hol
Canadian National Railways
Sat
George Town
Stratford
F. L. Wright
Wilbur St
Actos
David W. Gohn
D.C
Mill St. E
Willow St
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