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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 18, 1968
Page
15
A dream before Christmas envisions a future where presents vanish as high living costs and lack of time erode shopping and Santa. Psychologists curb belief in magical beginnings, Christmas becomes a spending spree, and meals shrink as calories dominate. The narrator wakes to Deck the Halls and vows to change habits.
Principal Ted Hansen and Glenn Banks judged 14 groups. LOA won junior with Love is Blue, Stephanie Merings on mute. Edel Weis runner up. Senior division winner TIA chon cano artist delivered polished but expressionless Silver Belly. Odds and Ends medley inspired by Christmas songs earned runner up for effort. Notable 2A bass, 10C Rudolph, 10D bravery. judges noted hesitations and enjoyment differences.
The Acton Free Press notes Canada’s health ministry published a table of tar and nicotine yields for cigarette brands tested in 1968. Minister John Munro stresses no safe cigarette exists and urges Canadians to avoid smoking while offering harm-reduction by reducing inhalation.
Mr Curtis, head of the science department, blasts school spirit at A DALS as rotten with 60 percent of students uncaring. He blames parental failure to stress higher education and says most students merely put in time for a certificate. He supports some student voice but warns most are irresponsible and not deserving control. He recalls a past university glee club role and plans to study carpentry while pursuing a personal dream to build a house despite his wife doubting him.
The season blends Christmas and Hanukkah origins with religious roots. Hanukkah begins Kislev 25, lasts eight days, and features the menorah with one more candle each evening. The story from Maccabees recounts the rededication of the Temple after defeating Antiochus, centering on the miracle of oil lasting eight days.
CNIB volunteers assist with the Acton drive as younger workers fill gaps when regular volunteers are ill or unavailable. Director Mrs. Penny Brintow notes the youth have been invaluable. campaign began November 15 and final results have not yet been tabulated.
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