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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 06, 1962
Page
14
The Speech from the Throne proposes higher pupil grants from 15 to 20 for elementary, 5 to 30 for secondary, and 40 for vocational pupils. Grants meant to cut home and farm taxes may fail to reduce costs as boards spend freely and taxpayers lack clear pricing, urging a revision of education finance for transparency and accountability.
The paper explains it will not charge for wedding news or personals, offering free submissions while charging for advertising space. It notes tax and revenue needs but says news and public service content remain free and denies mimicking Toronto dailies.
The article notes a shift in energy trade with Canada exporting natural gas via a St Lawrence River pipeline near Cornwall to 17 northern New York municipalities. Sr Lawrence Gas Company, a Consumers Gas subsidiary, ships gas southward through Canada to the midwest and west U.S. markets, signaling Canada could earn about 100 million US dollars by 1982 and rank among top exports.
A fragmented 1940s newspaper fragment recalls public nurses, store openings, hospital activity, and community events. It mentions Water Pres, local elections, and memories of past presidents, with scattered names and places hinting at civic and social life of the era.
Brampton district faces a five candidate battle for the Maver seat with incumbent Carman Cote and several challengers including former Maver Mrs Saner Hor Wood and Reese Pred Kline. A 22-candidate field spans municipal posts amid arena opening events and a busy election season.
Alcoholics Anonymous marks its third anniversary with a Saturday gathering featuring sobriety stories and welcomes to new members. The event at a local meeting place includes cake, refreshments, and a focus on sustained recovery for more than 100 attendees from Westbury and surrounding areas.
A man recounts chasing a new overcoat after a winter sales spree in the city. He recalls a theft, a New Year party, and a gallery visit with his wife, ending with a humorous encounter about a painting and a lunch with an old acquaintance.
Georgetown based Avian Manufacturing Co prepares for full scale gyroplane production after a working model passes certification. The company, backed by local businessmen, seeks 2 million dollars to fund facilities while promising low operating costs and wide interest from Europe, the United States, and Canada.
Directory page lists doctors Dr O A Garrett physician and surgeon Dr Robert Do Buckner dentist H Moore general practitioner H Leib dental surgeon A Buchanan solicitor notary public and a transit schedule showing Eastbound trains to Toronto with varying frequencies from Acton daily except weekends Georgetown service and a board at Georgetown only.
An article argues for winter employment to bolster the economy. It notes the National Employment Service can guide employers to plan production and flag maintenance and renovation projects for winter work. Householders can also hire skilled and unskilled workers for winter needs.
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