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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 24, 1961
Page
8
The paper praises Callads-wide recognition and cites teamwork among staff, correspondents, advertisers, and readers for the award of best all around newspaper in Halifax. It notes representation at the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association convention with western editors discussing drought and fishing industry challenges.
The passage recalls farmers in drought regions and a Springhill Nova Scotia publisher discussing mine closures and unemployment. It notes a famed mining disaster memory, a fire that leveled a newspaper plant, and a Newfoundland publisher worried about forest fires. The piece reflects resilient attitude across Canada.
A first person reminiscence recalls a wild college era in the city with beer in the King Cote Room and secret Sunday visits. It contrasts past debaucheries with modern restraint and notes the shift in public manners and social norms. The narrator reflects on youth, temptation, and the blurred line between pleasure and consequence. Prices are described and a waiter compared to John L. Sullivan as the tale closes with a tip.
A narrator recalls a restless evening wandering from moral doubts to a late movie that shocks the city. He notes encounters with strangers, a strained dinner, and a self critical mood as he grapples with vice and social mores. The tale hints at a forthcoming piece about a small town’s descent.
A family day at the annual exhibition impressed with mid way rides for children and a grandstand show that highlighted Canadian talent. The RCMP musical ride and a half hour pageant of Canadian history, plus performances by Olympic stars and local cadets, defined a broad appeal with smooth grounds traffic and new features.
Prime Minister John Diefenbaker urged editors in Halifax to defend freedom as central to western unity amid Berlin tensions. A Nova Scotia plaque honoring Joseph Howe recalls his 1835 defense for a free press, which he won, establishing press liberty in the colony and echoing at a time when Russia’s reach is noted against Canada’s smaller papers.
Local notes describe the Canadian National Exhibition opening with brass numbers from the bandshell and other bands. Fall programs, school start, and acton community projects include parking at the United Church site, construction of a new Community Centre, and demolition plans for Acton’s $90,000 post office and customs office. The piece also mentions the Mediscope exhibit, old building memories, and sidewalk work ahead as residents anticipate a busy season.
A P Green thanks Weston Free Press for publishing their news releases. The letter notes appreciation for past releases concerning Mr Twaramars 8th anniversary and is signed by John Corby Adv Manager of ALP Green Fire Brak Company Limited.
An out of control car driven by Dr W G Brown mounted the curb at Mill and Mary Streets injuring Miss Anne Dunn and Mrs R P Watson who were on the sidewalk. A two month old baby in a buggy survived pinned to a pillow by the bumper.
Acton Ontario directory lists doctors lawyers and accountants with offices on Willow River Sts Main St Cork St E and 22 Phone-Res 151. Coaches depart Acton daily DST timetable shows routes to Toronto with morning and evening departures and weekend times.
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