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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 18, 1947
Page
3
A creditorial urges readers to savor the final week before Christmas despite postwar high living costs. It notes schools closing Friday and whispers of support or opposition in consultations, while stressing the enduring spirit of Christmas and the joy for children awaiting Santa Claus.
The Smiths Falls Record News urges sympathy for the auto industry facing new austerity and warns printing firms about a US import ban on machinery and parts. It notes wartime production memories, current shortages, and a recent delivery of new equipment to help meet customer needs.
The Ontario Fire Marshall warns against Christmas fire hazards from candles and decorations in homes and public gatherings. Fire risk remains with unapproved electric lights and near inflammable materials. Keep lights cool, flame proof decor, and supervise candles to protect children this season.
Officials urge careful seasonal fire prevention with a focus on screening fireplaces to stop spark spread. Do not accumulate waste papers and boxes or keep dried evergreen trees near furnaces. Remove trees promptly and dispose of them to prevent backfires and hazards to families.
The text argues for distributing responsibility to prevent dictatorship, praising farmers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and retailers who prioritize people over profits and urging citizens to take their share of democratic duty rather than demanding benefits without costs.
Last week to finish Christmas shopping with five days left and two weeks of 1947 remaining. Plan celebrations to share joy, shovel sidewalks after storms, and be good neighbors. Next Free Press issue comes before Christmas. local papers note subscription price changes elsewhere. Canadian bank deposits rise to 6 billion in October, with shifts in savings and loans. Various age and lifestyle expert quotes on suitable spouses appear. Dominion Bureau of Statistics cites Canada population at 2,582,000 in June, up from last year. long-term growth noted with influx of newcomers balanced by housing potential.
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