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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 30, 1951

Page

15

England's Health Scheme Praised By Visiting Canadian Reporter

Editor Mr. Kelly Gardner shares impressions of postwar England noting improvements since earlier years amid shortages. He describes housing strain, crowded living, high clothing costs, hospital and nursing care funded by National Health Insurance, free child welfare services, and strong social protections that aim for universal security.

England Mer Hitchie London Oby Railway Executive Board of British Railways Canada

Midway Freak Show Highlights Betty Lou Williams

The piece profiles Netty Lou Williams a 30 year old Georgia girl featured as a freak at the EX Midway. It notes her four legged form and three arms claims as a remarkable attraction while praising her intelligence and drive to become a stenographer. It also mentions her large family and role as breadwinner funding education and a farm.

J. W Patty” Conklin Gert of Ty Lou’ Williams Betty Lou Betty Chicago Riverview Park Netty Lou

Meteorological Training at London Forecast Office Course

People from across the region attend a one month training program at the London Meteorological Office training school. The course includes work at the Central Forecasting Office and British airports plus practical radar instruction for wind testing.

Oyies London Meteorological Office Training School

Exhibition Dime At The Fair Sparkles With Glow

A playful verse by Miriam Heromor celebrates a carnival midway filled with music rides and glowing lights. The poem hints at a Jerria Wheel, a counter road, and a bustling grand display of cars, baking, and sawing as a day fades into a tired return home.

Boyn Miriam —Heromor

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