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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 22, 1949

Page

10

Milton Fire Destroys Second Floor In Overheated Stove Incident

An overheated stove pipe caused a blaze that gutted the second floor of a Milton home owned by Philip Lecoq on John Street yesterday afternoon. Firefighters contained the stubborn fire after it spread to two or three areas, drawing many neighbors to the scene. In Milton, grieving notices report the silver wedding milestone for Mr and Mrs Charries Ramshaw. Robert Bessey Galbraith, a prominent citizen and husband of Dorothy Hartop Galbraith, died Thursday at Western Hospital Toronto. Vertha Melissa Harbottle, lifelong Kilbride resident and daughter of the late Win and Heeter MacArthur, died Friday after a long illness. her husband had predeceased her. Canadian Champion.

Philip Lecoq John Street Sterday Charries Ramshaw Milton Robert Bessey Galbraith Dorothy Hartop

Right Toys Guide Child Growth Emphasizes Creative Play

The article cites consumer reports urging balanced play for development. It recommends age appropriate toys from rattles and water toys for infants to blocks and simple puzzles for older children, stressing creativity over cost and the value of social play with dress up and imaginative kits.

Priya Laird S Galdsborourgh Dan Goldsborough Thales Sears

Retire at Birth plan mocked by small towns and Wall Street Journal

A satirical scheme suggested by Alfred Haake proposes giving every newborn in the U S a 20000 promissory note at 20 year terms with 16 percent intervals and a government sinking fund. The plan promises heavy government subsidies and eventual wealth for all, sparking skepticism about wealth redistribution.

Pension Slans Alfred Haake Pack Hodge Timois Haake Wall Street Journal

Atomic energy as power source still not ready for homes

A National Research Council report states atomic heat cannot supply residential heating yet. Central power plants may be tested for ships and installations when fuel is scarce or costly. Present reactors produce heat but current materials limit high temperature conversion to power. The Canadian American border extends for 3 986.8 miles.

Adsisnes Dro Joc Mae Hertate National Research Counci Pinareisi Weo Sethondis Pressary

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