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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 17, 1961
Page
9
The Free Press expresses pride in being named a top weekly newspaper in Canada. It credits readers and loyal staff for the honor and notes ongoing efforts to improve while thanking correspondents and advertisers for their part in the achievement.
A New York Times dispatch notes the Lenin grad State Kirov Ballet troupe cost the UK National Health Service over £100 for dental work during its visit. Health Minister Enoch Powell told Parliament the service is mainly for Britons and visitors receive only emergency care. Critics say visitors abused the system by queue jumping and dental care for Britons should not be stretched to aid others.
A new booklet based on two independent surveys warns that farm accidents peak in July and August and most involve under 21. It urges farmers to guard youth, stresses neighbor support, notes rising accidents amid a declining farm population, and calls all to unite to make farming the safest industry in Canada.
A disliking mother for animals pivots to embrace pets after a stray kitten joins the family followed by a new puppy and a birth of kittens. The story tracks the children’s joy, the mother’s changed stance, and a house full of evolving animal companions.
A Canadian study by the Foundation finds average annual payroll tax outlays of 68 090 per company with 11.4 full time tax staff. Bookkeeping costs run 30 percent of premiums, 60 per 1000 for small firms, plus DBS data preparation adds overhead. Retail sales tax collection costs vary, pushing the burden into consumer prices.
The Acton band recalls weekend events with hometown parades and travel tales. A Twelfth of July march returns home by train, weather turns stormy near Dominion hotel, flooding parade on Willow and Main, with spectators soaked and uniforms ruined. The piece notes past garden party gigs at Ebenezer Sodom Coningsby and hints at future continuation on Page Ten.
A large picnic for 600 to 700 workers and families occurred at Heardmore and Company with races swimming and a supper amid war and civic notes. James Bosle, 97, died in a car crash near Nuesval station and coroner reports a fatal hemorrhage.
Dr Do A Garrett physician and surgeon at Willow and River Streets Acton Ontario and Dr A J Buchanan dental surgeon on Mill Street share office details and hours. The note includes coach departure times for Daylight Saving Time and Toronto trains with Sunday and weekday services.
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