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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 12, 1946
Page
10
Premier Drew announced a renamed Liquor Licensing Act replacing the old law with broader sale of liquor. In cities over 50,000 liquor by the glass will be sold in hotels and clubs, while other areas must vote. Critics warn the reform widens access and may raise highway risks.
Citizens question the nature and benefits of a High School district as municipalities join to offer broader studies. The plan faces travel and winter transit concerns, as Halton County outlines three districts including Oakville and other southern areas.
In North Halton a new district would replace three Milton Acton and Georgetown schools with a central, larger unit. The plan aims to serve more pupils with upgraded facilities and could include Nassagaeeya Esquesing and parts of nearby townships. A meeting in Acton showed strong support and the editors now favor the proposal, urging cooperation to meet future needs.
A relief is felt as coal miners head back to the pits on Monday to resume output and keep industry moving. Industry had shifted to oil during the strike, with market uncertainty easing as winter begins. public regard for John L. Lewin improves after the settlement, though concerns about obedience to a single leader persist.
The Ontario Gazette notes Collingwood plans to redeem all outstanding debentures maturing 1947 to 1957 for cash and to call all maturities as of March 1958. December 16 council action will declare interest ceased and debentures due and payable, with no funds source disclosed. Observers see potential implications for interest rates in nearby towns.
Editorial notes discuss Christmas shopping delays and rising newspaper prices including a daily up to 12 dollars a year and a Toronto weekly up to 15 dollars. A judge in Toronto overturns a parking fine, citing a right to park in front of one’s own door. Mrs. K Marston completes five years as editor of the Elora Express, which has won several awards and is praised as a bright weekly.
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