This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 05, 1946
Page
10
A large turnout at last Friday’s nominating meeting shows many Acton citizens willing to run for public office. Officials note past faithful service and urge voters to choose the best candidates for 1947 and beyond. Election day is December 16. voters are reminded to act as true citizens and vote.
The article notes the lifting of wage controls and anticipated removal of other wartime restrictions in the United States and Canada. It argues wartime policies caused price distortions, urges an orderly prewar return to trade, and calls for careful, individual decision making as controls ease.
A reader argues that taxes burden consumers and urges business transparency on tax portions in prices. It cites Toronto gasoline at thirty two and a half cents per gallon with eight cents federal tax, three cents provincial tax, and about three and a third cents in other taxes, highlighting the overall tax load.
The Financial Post argues that fuel at eight cents a gallon and a package of cigarettes costing 33 cents reveal how taxes inflate consumer prices. It notes about 22 cents of the cigarette price is tax, with only 1 cent to various intermediaries, urging clearer tax disclosure as beneficial to both business and government.
In a UN General Assembly address President Truman says ideas win through demonstration not debate. He warns that democracy suffers when unions strike and marriages break, urging people to live democratic principles at home and in the workplace.
The piece argues victors bear heavy postwar costs as occupied areas require upkeep. It notes Britain faces 8200 million annually for Germany and Washington 4000 million, largely reparations. Loans fund rehabilitation, often unrepaid, with three years to self sufficiency amid unified zones. Modern war is an expensive venture.
A provincial subsidy is criticized as a hidden tax that funds police and enforcement while municipalities lose revenue from fines and beverage room licenses. Provinces cut fine shares and shift costs, prompting calls for a fairer revenue distribution and removal of gifts to taxpayers.
Editorial notes warn of December shopping and early closures as cold weather looms. It states school holidays will total sixteen days with schools closing on December 21 and reopening January 6, reflecting a nostalgic view of "good old school days."
AID Kenya Farmers Nairobi reports that the Kenya government will subsidize part of the pedigree basis cost. An allocation of 2060 pounds ($8,000) is set for 1945 to cover ocean freight and stall costs.
Park Commission members discussed installing a large neon beacon at Use Sailors Memorial in Point Pleasant Park. The light would glow in the window to advertise the park to incoming visitors and attract attention from travelers.
A fragmented report outlines daily timing with references to Megaday events on weekends. It mentions Saturday and Sunday flyer excerpts and evening times around 646 pm. The text references St Setonan and a daily pattern with a Monday emphasis and weekend activity.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.