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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 13, 1947
Page
2
The writer argues municipalities should weigh angles before adopting a plan where local taxpayers fund a provincially controlled force. They caution against a training field for a provincial force paid locally, reflecting on past provincial police experiences while praising the current provincial force.
The 22nd of February marks the founder Lord Baden Powell’s birthday as Roy Scout Girl Guide Week runs February 16 to March 2 with about 100000 Boy Scouts and 66000 Girl Guides expected to participate. The movement emphasizes the promise to do duty to God and help others and recalls Baden Powell who died in 1941.
The article notes provincial school grants will drop eight to ten percent this year as costs rise, forcing municipalities to shift the burden to taxpayers. It cites forecasts of provincial revenues rising and liquor revenues increasing, questioning the educational program tied to liquor revenue reductions and critiquing Premier Drew's handling of finances.
The article marks Thomas Edison’s 100th birthday and notes how electricity, phonographs, and motion pictures reflect his influence. It recalls his Milan Ohio birth a century ago and reflects on the lasting impact of his inventions on modern life and future progress.
Printers' Ink president C B Larradge argues labor must embrace aggressive advertising to sustain high wages. He notes mass production industries rely on strong ad campaigns and that some workers resist ads. He says vigorous advertising is the most economical way to move merchandise and support wage levels.
Editorial notes discuss planned price increases in spring and earnings per share for a major company. It cites tax disputes between Dominion and provinces and explores potential funding sources. Ontario county assessor debate and Halton County experience are noted, with commentary on compulsory voting and Brazilian fines as revenue ideas.
Local notice lists the successors to Jenkins and Slamdy with addresses at 1305 Metropolitan Hidg, 44 Victoria St, Torente Elg, and 9131, indicating business succession and location details.
A garbled clipping references a 646 p.m. Sundayotls entry from the Daily Phyer with unclear location and event details. The text appears damaged and lacks coherent names or a complete narrative.
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