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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 04, 1947
Page
2
The community praises the Band and Bandmaster Mason after a strong vote endorsing a band tax. The four to one margin signals broad approval and urges continued high calibre performances, stability through funding, and ongoing musical culture in Acton and district.
A reader reflects on Canada’s austerity program two weeks after its launch, noting higher costs and reduced spending on American goods. The piece compares wartime restrictions to today and ends with a childhood store and bake shop analogy, suggesting public understanding is still developing.
The writer recalls a trip to Toronto to inspect printing equipment and notes that the new tax on imports will raise costs. Prohibition is criticized as not always tasteful and the tax strategy aims to curb buying and production without wrecking business. Experts continue studying the issue.
A brief note on relief found in returning to the familiar town after a half day in the city. The writer contrasts city life with the calmer providence of hometown rhythms and expectations.
The Financial Post notes a $6 increase to $104 a ton for newsprint and urges Canadian producers to tread carefully. It cites 1946 profits, six month 1947 results at 90 percent of 1946 profits, and warns that past boom bust cycles could repeat if prices stay high.
Facing postwar problems from expansion, demobilization, material and labor shortages, many towns debate hiring a city manager for transitional leadership. The idea, once common in Western Canada, would coordinate administration with councils acting as boards and ratepayers as shareholders, while the press serves as liaison. Boards of Trade largely back the plan.
Editorial notes discuss Christmas timing and shopping days, Milk Control Board and price rise, a satirical tale of Stalin and a watch, quotes from Newsweek and Dartmouth Patriot arguing for renewed initiative over heavy government controls, and a call for citizens to engage in inspired effort beyond wartime unity.
Readable transit items show westbound run on Monday at 1 47 am and 1090 daily except Sunday. Times include 730 pm on Monday and 843 am on Sunday. Flyer notes Guelph service excludes Saturday and Sunday with a 623 pm stop and Nagstop reference.
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