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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 30, 1951

Page

7

Visits to England Showcases National Health System

Editor Marked by Mr. Kelly Garner after a return from England he describes life under post war shortages. He highlights housing pressure for young couples and elderly, crowded conditions, and the poor food situation with rationing. He praises the National Health System and unemployment insurance, free services, and social security, concluding England bears a strong welfare system amid wartime scars.

England Torlewiig

Betty Lou Williams Leads Midway Freaks At Exhibition

The Ex Midway features Betty Lou Williams a 39 year old Georgia girl with four legs and three arms who headlines the freaks list. She spent 18 years in show business and has funded education for five siblings, owns a 200 acre farm, and plans to study stenography after the summer tours.

J. W Patty” Conklin Gert Ty Loy’ Williams Midway Betty Lou Betty Chicago Riverview Park Aho

Meteorological Training at London Office Course

People from all regions attend a one month training program at the London Meteorological Office. The course includes work at the Central Forecasting Office and British airports and practical instruction on radar equipment for wind testing.

The Rey O . . Oy London Meteorological Office Training School

Exhibition amusements entice crowds aboard trains and buses

The poem pictorially recalls a parade of city entertainments with a grand midway, music, the Jerry Wheel, a roller coaster, and displays of cars, baking, and sawing. It closes noting fatigue after a long day. author Miiane Hemonr signs as poet.

Akos Eny By-Miiane Hemonr

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