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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 30, 1968
Page
3
The piece argues that personal resolutions have faded amid committees and social structures. It urges individuals to commit to small goals, stay skeptical of television, resist chasing the latest trends, and view new ideas through opposition. It cites Durant and Durant on the value of ideas facing scrutiny.
The Financial Post reports mortgage costs could near 10 percent for conventional loans if the National Housing Act ceiling rises January 1. Rates typically run 2 percent above NHA. February and March may be even higher. A $20,000 loan over 25 years at 9.34% would cost about 62,680 in total, while earlier fixed-rate borrowers see different monthly payments. Higher rates threaten home ownership for many workers and could force renters to stay in substandard housing.
Editorial notes mark January 1 as Day of Peace with World Council of Churches urging prayers for peace in 90 countries at Pope Paul VI’s call. Hourly manufacturing earnings in September rose to 2.62 dollars, up 19 cents and 8 percent year over year. CPI rose 3.8 percent. prices since 1949 up about 60 percent, earnings up over 150 percent in 20 years.
A witty forecast notes 69 will bring mixed fortunes. The writer jokes about universities burning students, Canada regaining global stature, taxes rising, and sports quirks while urging readers to endure another year of life. The tone is humorous and reflective, prompting readers to stay optimistic.
Public support backs the Rehabilitation Foundation for the Disabled in January annual drive. The piece quotes Joseph Collins M D and notes a supermarket line about men avoiding stock market risk. A prudent person learns from others' experience.
The Acton Free Press lists weekly publication in Willow Sidius with standard subscription terms and mail delivery. Advertising rates and office sections are noted including error handling and payment terms for past due balances.
Weather brought hazardous night driving with ice on streets while highways stayed clear. Four Acton teams will play hockey in the OLA Intermediate BY entry season opener against Weston. Mrs Harry Mainprize received an honorary life membership from Guelph Presbyterial W M S. Holiday donations aided Halton County children. Bank of Montreal staffer C W Hall to Exeter, with a farewell at the Clayton home.
Summary of 1964 Free Press item notes prohibition passing with a clear popular mandate while urging the government to draft a law reflecting electorate wishes. Also mentions Mrs Frank Hamilton’s leg injury after a fall, a whiskey find on a tramp, a runaway incident at a funeral, tree trimming proposal, Beardmose and Co winning in leather, and Ebbage’s skating rink opening on Henderson’s pond.
Five decades back on January 9 1919 Baptist Sunday School scholars competed in Joseph life essays. First Leslie Martin second Fred Warren third Claude Precious. Also noted zero degree temperature this winter and a lively watchnight at the Methodist Parsonage hosted by Rev and Mrs Moyer. John Watson sold his Acton corner farm to D A Henderson ending long Watson family tenure. Government railways to operate under Canadian National Railways consolidating Canadian Northern and Government Railways lines.
The Nassagawega council motions thanks Archibald Campbell Reeve for courteous leadership during deliberations. It notes his nineteenth consecutive term as a municipal councilor. Also, Peru Society to hold anniversary tea on Christmas Day with Reverends Nugent and Haynes expected to speak. doors at 6:30 p.m. tea at 7:30 p.m. admission 25 cents.
A humorous Christmas cracker monologue reflects on holiday excesses and family antics. Witty cracks about pigs, taxis, and mink coats spill from the cracker jokes, ending with a playful note on soft soap and lye as the year turns.
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