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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 03, 1949
Page
3
The piece argues that pejorative labels like socialist or communist are misapplied in Ontario politics. It cites editor George Drew using a broad term for opponents of power developments and urges readers to consult reference works to understand words before using them.
The Financial Post notes that a six room frame house cost about $6,000 a century ago, while today cars cost far less relative to houses. Modern car production with advanced tools trimmed costs by about 30 times since 1910, while house building using similar tools saw costs rise fourfold.
The article questions whether government or provincial authorities should guarantee housing at a fixed cost to citizens. It critiques the idea of enforcing a constant rent-to-income ratio, noting slums must be addressed yet warning against overreach if food costs rise and budgets tighten.
The speaker questions whether the state should subsidize housing rents and instead provide food clothing or recreation aid. He cites that many families pay under ten percent of income in rent and warns against a paternalistic centralized control echoing sociologists theories. He asks if Canadians want a totalitarian state that enforces income allocations.
A British magistrate considers lifelong suspension for a motorist convicted of drunken driving, stressing danger in crowded streets and the need to deter others. The verdict aims to curb hazardous driving and protect public safety, with potential loss of privileges for years. Also notes endorsement of Red Cross Free Blood Transfusion Service by Ontario officials.
February brings St Valentine Day and blustery weather with thanks for mild winter. Several community memorial centres are being dedicated in Bracebridge Bowmanville and Smith Falls as noted. Bucky McDonald was re elected Liberal candidate for Past Y Sound riding by 115 to 41 votes.
The Barrie Examiner moved to new offices after cramped quarters since October. The new suites occupy the longtime site, nearly forty years in use, as the paper keeps pace with Barrie’s growth.
Charles Clark, longtime editor and publisher of the High River Times in Alberta, a former Association officer and donor of the Charles Clark Trophy for the top weekly in the 1000 to 2000 circulation class, has died.
Fragmentary recollections of Acton in 1899 describe residents and events of the era. The text mentions Allan, Woollalt, Mats, and Peay, with notes on a funeral, a wedding anniversary, and local families, reflecting a community record through scarce readable lines.
A scattered 1920s clipping records deaths and family notices from Acton and Lowell Michigan. It notes Worden family members and brothers Sam Worden and others, plus references to Jogeon Lanshy and the Last surviving brother of Jogeon and Oliver Lanshy. It mentions plans by Forwardto Corporation to build a sugar beet plant in southern Chile.
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