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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 29, 1963
Page
2
Ottawa public school chief inspector W Y MacSkimming argues papers should present factual news enabling readers to form their own views. He notes editors and columnists express emphasis on background and opinion, while newspapers today separate news from editorials and offer readers space to respond through letters.
The Toronto Globe and Mail advocates a national manpower registry to log every worker's skills and details, issuing a lifelong manpower number. It argues such data would reveal true unemployment, guide training, and inform policy while noting practical and civil liberty concerns about government coercion and a vast new bureaucracy.
At Fairy Lake workers remove submerged debris with a winch as waters run low. Acton council debates drainage, weed control, and track purchase. Community updates include residents’ moves, a Calgary visit, and local property sales plus a bomber exhibit at DeHavilland plant.
Holy Rosary Credit Union members plan a chartered trip to Britain and the UK with about forty showing interest. Burlington begins a 17 unit, 1.5 storey apartment project costing 1 250 000 this week after permitting 1 136 000 for homes. Georgetown reports thorough garbage collection including painting cans bright yellow prompting a council review. Brampton Peel County backs a cleanup drive from the northern border to the lake ahead of the World Plowing Match in Calydon in October.
Hatton County Council hears from Deputy Reeve William Hunter of Georgetown or a property listing tied to a planned cross county sale. Hunter says his firm has no control over sales agents and denies involvement while noting potential conflict but allows review at a later date.
The Marketing Board announced increased bank credit to buy a large volume of surplus wheat early in the season. Through Wheat Reserve credits and crop reserves used as collateral, the board aims to finance early purchases, with rebates to producers in September. By August 11 the board had purchased about two million bushels, more than double last year's total.
In a humorous travelogue, the narrator travels with family to an upcoming convention of teachers and editors. He recalls chaotic journey, weather woes, and the contrasting setups of a teachers gathering versus an editors convention with dinners, receptions, and social mixing.
Halton Cooperative Medical Services and Blue Cross announce a pact allowing members to add Blue Cross semi-private coverage to their existing plan with a single premium. The annual cost is 7.60 for a single and 146.20 for a family, covering semi-private ward care or private room expenses. The package also includes life, surgical, major medical, and extended medical protection, with savings versus individual Blue Cross premiums.
A gas line was unearthed during a ditching project on Mill Street East near Haghahaol Dunng. Workers installed two concrete catch basins to channel drainage from Thornalee school property toward a swamp and stream by Ave near Warren Grove. Wires are not connected yet as relocation of high tension continues.
Directory for Acton Ontario listing doctors lawyers optometrist and coaches with office addresses and hours. Includes Dr Garrett physician surgeon T. Moore dentist, Dr Leib, Leatherland QC, Kaplan OD etc and Acton bus schedule and contact numbers. Note mentions office openings and new office hours.
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