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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 26, 1948
Page
2
The column argues that holiday disruptions affect public campaign outcomes and criticizes public ownership, urging reader engagement in municipal affairs. It cites absenteeism in Parliament and notes factory closures in Ontario and British Columbia due to rising costs, wage pressures, and shorter hours, warning of economic strain.
A Canadian MP argues wages must rise with costs but profitability remains for industry. He calls Canada to lead globally by embracing Moral Re Armament, uniting diverse peoples under shared moral and spiritual conviction as the path to solving ideological conflicts and defending democracy.
A brief look at daily Ontario and city reports shows alcohol associated crashes murders and crimes. References To a Toronto hotel disturbance and a Detroit case mention alcohol and age eighteen amid policy critiques of liquor sales and prohibition practices.
A collection of local notes covers a vacation pause, a potential Margarine sale inquiry, Canada's population rise, a Barrie Lions Carnival closure with gambling claims, Fergus hosting Canadian Amateur Championship swimming, a Harvard view on alcohol use, and praise for Women's Institutes practical discussions.
In 1898 Acton SoS OE Soler recollections recall a prayer meeting at the Methodist Church and a farewell to Dr. and Mrs. Uren. The article highlights local activities including lacrosse and baseball, a parade, a Klondike donkey procession, a Victoria team vs Heavers cycling display, and an evening concert. Also noted are a jewelry business change, a chapel organ installation, and family moves. A birth and a marriage are listed: Fernley birth in Toronto and Warren Hanes wedding in Iroquois Ontario.
From August 28 1928 issue the Free Press reports a new garden coin on the family menu Mr John Walters aged 90 wins oldest man prize at Georgetown Business Men's Picnic Will Ross of Toronto formerly Acton part of Argo naval rowing team and removals from Acton with family honored at United Church social event
A set of partially legible daily and weekend transport times shows eastbound and westbound departures with inconsistent wording. Frequencies and days vary, with several entries indicating Sundays or Saturdays and Sundays, and many times appear garbled or truncated.
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