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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 20, 1964

Page

8

Taxes Encourage Sellouts in Canadian Business Control

The Financial Post argues American penetration of Canadian business is vast, with foreign ownership shaping many industries. It warns that high succession taxes hinder investment and prompt outflows, risking Canada’s appeal as a business center and provoking concerns about national loyalty and future prosperity.

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Government plans nine digit life number for Canadians

The federal government will begin assigning a nine digit lifelong identification number from April 1. The social insurance card will carry name birth details and employment type in triplicate with records kept by agencies. Critics fear a national fingerprinting scheme while officials stress records only. John F Kennedy quotes follow.

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Acton Red Cross reports year of work and needs

The Free Press notes Acton and District Red Cross Society held its annual meeting with a treasurer’s report showing total losses of 5479.03 for the year in town and district. The report lists workroom outputs including knitted goods, hospital supplies, and civilian clothing, with officers elected and future quota plans discussed.

Free Press Acton and District Red Cross Society W. K. Graham Bos Fur Chonan Ao Mason Canatriitice Res EA Bawsoks Acton Tolhaawing Raw Prevent Ho Boulton T. Go Jones W. Coles Sec PD. Ryatardsan K. W. Ager Matthews Ho Porgeter Fo Kings Andrew Baptic Osprinpe Cacy Aven ELA Fenn Fergus Acton Poul Ken Allen Jack Stewart Hardy Coles Vic Masters Secon

Untidy juvenile crime figures and council budget notes

District reports reveal 252 juveniles involved in caiman offences last year in Burlington. 50 from normal homes. Chief Constable Skerred warns of rising juvenile problems. Georgetown Public School Board estimates a $205000 capital spend for a new seventh school next year. Oakville talks a Seventh Line project and cost savings with a Wright machine prototype. Chinguacousy seeks water pipeline access to Brampton with a plan to curb high pressure wells. objections cite potential domestic well impacts.

Free Press Robert Wreht Wright Njurd Guelph Ashyroy Ospringe Acton Ty Hn Uwoncetead Deiial Ain Mariety Company Ternaro Pal Wodhays Lierar Society Acton High Schoool A O' Bren Lo Short No Anderson Shord Cooper Western Canada Lorna Kennedy Gordon McLoud Chris Brown Perry Ault Nurlington Burlington Kenneth Skerred Sherrett Georgeown Georgetown Rastel Planning Committee Bemettoot Council Neat Fia

World Day of Prayer Service Held Friday

World Day of Prayer service continued through Frida with prayers responses and liturgy printed for the event. Congregations from St Albans Christian Reformed Baptist United Church and Presbyterian participated with offerings supporting Christian literature projects worldwide.

St. Aifwar John Reltrom St. Alban’s Pasina Christian Reformed Church George Harrap Baptist Church Alhee Dvett United Jureh Fred Anderon Presbyterian Church Mex. McMuride Pentecospil Tabernacle Amd Ik. F Bo Bayliss Mrwduck Creasey Sr Council of Canadas

Toronto police chief backs higher penalties for curbside parking

Police chief James Mackey supports steeper fines raising parking in rush hour zones from 10 to 28 dollars. The Ontario Safety League labels parkers as highway robbers while authorities warn curbside cars disrupt traffic flow and cause delays.

Toronto James Mackey Uysec Bitz Itepal Park Ontario Safety League Segal Parkers

The Wanderings of a Ten Dollar Bill

A student piece about a ten dollar bill recounts a journey from birth to use in a grocery home scene. The narrator describes a counterfeit bill origin and a dramatic reaction from people around it. The fragment explores identity and irony through a money tale.

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Lets Play B Bridge By Gil Coates At Avion Club

The column describes a recent bridge session at the Avion Bridge Club with South opening four hearts and a related defensive sequence. It notes poor leads, diamond setup ideas, and a scenario where declarer can force the contract with careful play. Winners are listed including Wardie Warnes and others.

Gil Coates Avion Bridge Club South Yaa West Foampoor Queen of Clubs de Larer Teamyzis Semith de Temets South Nicky Eastpack Pela Bates Eutes Foo Alaarm Dy Ley Wardie Tom Warnes Dick Anderson Grace Reds Tall Cowts Mike Lorusse Duke Wilson

Fire Prevention Budget Details for Malton County

The Fire Prevention Bureau plans a budget of 1350 with 1000 for education programs and materials, 200 for Christmas stately inspections, and remaining funds for office supplies. Inspections during Fire Prevention Week will cover Acton and Georgetown with publicity via literature, slides, and ads.

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Acton Professional Directory and Travellers' Guide

A dense listing of Acton Ontario professionals includes doctors surgeons dentists optometrists lawyers and a coach service. Names such as Dr D A Garrett Dr Robert Buckner and others appear with addresses and telephone numbers alongside coaches and rail schedules.

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