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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 31, 1950
Page
10
A writer argues for secret ballots in strike votes to prevent coercion and pressure by union leaders. The piece contends railway workers should vote anonymously to reach peaceful settlements and reduce public harm from ongoing walkouts and disrupted business. It urges democratic practices in labor relations and fair pay and hours for workers.
A driver who picked up a hitchhiker from Cleveland to north Pennsylvania is paralyzed after the rider pulled a gun and shot him in a sand pit. The gunman faces six years in prison while the victim will live in a wheelchair. The piece argues hitchhiking is risky for both parties.
Days of opportunity begin next Tuesday as school reopens for kindergarten to university entry. Rural and town pupils gain daily transport and expanded courses with education funded by municipal taxes. Labor Day weekend hopes for peaceful labor management relations.
American visitors on Warrior's Day praised the Canadian National Exhibition calling it the greatest show and a stunning display. They admired the massed pipe bands, parade of 10 000, and the 270 000 attendees noting Canada’s pride and the fair’s strong advertising impact.
Fergus News-Record notes a Town ship Reeve opposing a High School District plan aimed at improving rural and town pupils. He argues education should stay on the farm and mocks educated girls, urging that higher schooling may drive youths away from farming.
After a July 6 issue the hometown paper unveiled a commonsense modernism in its new format. The drastic front page redesign aims for clarity with updated typefaces and relocated editorial features, reflecting careful study and intention.
Residents note gradual road improvement after a sewer upheaval, with visitors likely to face fewer complaints soon as town infrastructure gains steadier footing and traffic returns to normal.
A present day chatter mentions the Ex and the upcoming Acton Fair. Burlington wins a 45000 addition to its Post Office, while other towns in the county struggle to obtain extra mail boxes for letters in town.
Readable items describe a fire at the Southasmoptua tanneries and social notes about local figures. It mentions Mr John St Kennedy and others with reputations for uprightness, plus details on water use and municipal sprinkling during May to August. Also lists marriages in Nas sagaweyva and staff movements at Ottawa Journal.
At a Hillsburgh meeting last Thursday the village council reviewed three tenders for the clerk treasurer post. A final appointment will be considered later. The Hillsburg Band event in Shilsburgh Floodlit Park Aug 17 drew crowds despite threatening weather. The Hillsburg Mill, established 1897 by How Brothers and later run by Charlie Hellamy, sold to Bert Kribs of Niagara Falls. Erin Township League semifinals ended with a double header in Hillsburgh Park, as Erin won two games over Shiloh while Hillsburgh faltered, gifting Mimosa a finals berth. Frost damaged several local gardens Monday and Tuesday evenings.
The Financial Post reports a new milk cooling unit using a US manufactured truck body and a truck motor to keep milk at 40 degrees Fahrenheit. The refrigeration unit sits under the hood for compact operation.
The August 28 1930 issue notes Mrs Ro Heathope closing a millinery and fancy goods shop after seven years at Starkman Mack, the Feat family moving to Saginaw, and a funeral for Joseph SyedWi in Pateyview Cemetery. Reports also mention a truck struck by a train on the fourth line, an Acton area birth Kennedy at Heten Meike Hospital August 14, and the Johnstone family in Lakeview Farny Acta with William Johnstone passing in his 68th year.
Seven district men enlist in the Canadian Special Force for action with the United Nations in Korea. The unit trains in Canada and likely in Japan. Georgetown Girls Pipe Band to play at the Canadian National Exhibition Labour Day parade. Church members honour Mr and Mrs Charles R. Gower as they depart after three years. Roxy Theatre manager Wil Wart leaves to pursue photography courses.
Fifty years ago or even 25 there were many older couples who retired on 20000 in bonds or mortgages at 6 percent yielding 100 a month. Today an investment of 40000 yields 1200 annually but buys only about half the essentials. Taxation and rising costs make saving far harder than in prior eras and aging incomes have shrunk.
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