Preview of Canada's biggest show inspires Montreal crowd
About 200 newspaper people in Montreal attended a snowy Friday preview. Publisher Dave Dills and spouse arrived with literature and enthusiasm while Acton's Charaliers dates were shared. Our band stood a good chance of acceptance as independent judges review submissions every few weeks. The Expo site visit left us convinced the event must be seen by many, despite higher costs, as it will be a once in a lifetime experience in Canada.
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Montreal
Dave Dills
Acton
Charaliers
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Canada
Amateur groups flock to Logexpo with 400 entries
Gray Sperling heads the amateur participation section as 400 groups are accepted for Logexpo including 100 from the U.S. Prices will be controlled with dorm beds at $1 a night and hotel rates pegged by government legislation. Pavilions will be strictly educational with books for sale and monitored wait times for popular shows.
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Gray Sperling
U.S
Logexpo
Expo 67 promises bold architecture and world stage spectacle
Visitors marvel at colossal pavilions and futuristic housing as Expo 67 in Canada showcases Man and His World. Amid blizzards, hundreds of workers finish wind swept structures wrapped in plastic. Builds range from Britain’s towering forms to Russia’s eight story geodesic dome, with Cuba’s glass facades and the innovative Habitat urban housing. The grounds feature service areas, water, and a park for relaxation, promising six months of national celebrations and international entertainment.
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Britain
United States
Russia
Cuba
Education critique by a concerned parent and teacher
A plain spoken citizen argues that chronic underfunding crowding, and rigid systems plague schooling. He blames parents industries and multiple separate systems, warns that money buys unequal opportunities, and vows a series on education.
Picture from 1898Miss McNealy’s School Room
A Free Press centennial series will publish old photographs led by a piece titled Miss McNealy's school room December 16, 1898. The photo, taken by the late A. T. Brown, includes a who's who designation and notes the Acton druggist as a keen amateur photographer.
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Free Press
Walter Gordon Return Highlights Foreign Investment Debate
The cabinet reshuffle bringing Walter Gordon back as Minister without Portfolio sparks renewed media focus on foreign investment in Canada. Critics compare Gordon with Finance Minister Mitchell Sharp, noting differing approaches to attracting American capital while stressing the need to curb non Canadian takeover of Canadian industry. Foreign ownership remains a central issue as Canada relies on imported money for development.
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Walter Gordon
Gordon
Mitchell Sharp
Canada
Robert ‘Winters
Canadians face economy ownership debate between Gordon and Sharp
Walter Gordon and Mitchell Sharp push for greater Canadian control and ownership of the economy while supporting foreign investment. They differ on means with Gordon favoring restrictive legislation and Sharp preferring tax incentives and legislative supports. Both back the Canadian Development Corporation as a vehicle for Canadians to invest in national industries amid concerns over Mercantile Bank’s foreign ownership.
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Walter Gordon
Mitchell Sharp
Mos
Adea
Canada
Gordon
Sharp
Canadian Development Corporation
Texas Plays Host to World’s Biggest Shooting Gallery
A columnist notes rising costs and constant danger as daily life intensifies. The piece contrasts scarce relief with inflation, and questions traditions such as brides viewing wedding gowns before marriage amid a chaotic social scene.
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Texas
Acton Weekly Gazette Ad Rates and Policies
The Acton weekly Gazette founded in 1875 is published every Wednesday at 9 Willow St Acton Ontario and is a second class mail authorized publication. Advertising rates are available on request with subscriptions prepaid at 4.00 in Canada and 7.00 elsewhere, single copies 10c. Advertising accepts offers to sell but may be withdrawn and if typographical errors occur only the erroneous space is removed from charge.
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Willow St
Acton
Ontario
Audit Bureau of Circulation
CWNA
OQWNA
Canada
Post Office Department
Qliana
Local officials named for 1947 in Ontario counties
Reeve Norman Craig of Burlington chosen Warden of Halton County for 1947 at the inaugural County Council session. Reeve David D. Gray of Rockwood elected Warden of Wellington County by a decisive vote. Barnby of Combing Corp visited Acton and Canadian Wood Co. He travels in Canada for a month and will return to England next month. Leslie Biggin, Canadian Wool Company president, visiting Australia and New Zealand. Roads noted as very dirty in a January style. Friends of Mr and Mrs William Mahon gathered at Christie Hall to celebrate their marriage.
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Acton Free Press
Norman Craig
Burlington
Halfon
David D. Gray
Rockwood
Wellington
Lord’. Barnby
Mool ‘Combing’ Corp
Acton
Canadian Wood Co
Canada
England
Leslie Biggin
Canadian Wool Company
Australia
New Zealand
Nominees Named for County By election at Milton
The by election nomination took place at Milton with two candidates listed David Henderson banker Acton and John D McGreger farmer Trafalgar. A poll was demanded and the election set for today. Temperature drops to 10 degrees below zero and 20 below previous Tuesday. Mount Forest Representative marks seven years of publication this week as J A Wideawake keeps it a weekly visitor.
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Peg Free Press
Milton
Dice
David Henderson
Acton
John. D. McGreger
Trafalgar
Mount Forest
J. A
Wideawake
Canada’s war effort highlighted in Commons speech
Fifty years ago on January 25 1917 in Ottawa Sir Robert Borden the Prime Minister spoke in the House of Commons detailing Canada’s wartime contribution noting 434526 eligible men have enrolled for service. The report lists numerous local residents and a Halton soldier Pte Geo H Lantz who returned home to a hero’s reception with a gold watch. Also noted is Harold Wiles moving to bigger ice cream space and clearing stock at cost to devote the premises to ice cream and confectionery.
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Acton Free Press
House of Commons
Robert Borden
Canada
C. H. E. Smith
A. L. Wynant
R. L. Whitman
H. S. Holmes
A. Bishop
Marsh
Weir
Goldham
Cook
Decker
Harold Wiles
New United Presbyterian Church Opens in Esquesing
The Esquesing United Presbyterian Church will open for public worship on Sunday February 10 with morning service at 11 a.m. led by Rev James McGill and evening service at 6 30 p.m. led by Rev John Hogg. Monday features a public meeting with several ministers and a presentation to Mr Robert Shortreed. An Oakville skating rink appeal prompts amateur minstrel shows by local youths to raise funds.
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Milton
United Presbyterian Church of
Robert Adison
Galt
J. B. Wilson
London
John Robertson Walton
James Mitchell
John Hogg
James McGill
Robert Shortreed
Oakville
Church schedules and sermons for February 5 1967
Trinity Church Acton and Churchill Church share a Sunday lineup with Sunday School sessions, morning services, and a sermon on Controlled Birth at 11.15 am. Evening classes and adult studies follow, with Knox Church Acton noting services and teen programs and a missionary rally at P.O.A.C. Churchill Road.
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Trinity
Acton
Georgetown
Miss Pee Deacon
Kisii
Kenya
East Rica
Church Notices At Acton Baptist Church 1967
Local church notices list service times and events for Acton Baptist Church Cristan Church Brampton St Alban Anglican and St Alban the Martyr parish with hours for services Sunday School and midweek activities. Names Rev. Stanley Gammon Rev. Ritchie McMurray and Rev. Eric Mills noted with addresses and contact details.
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Acton Baptist Church
Stanley Gammon
Tidey Ave
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