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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 08, 1948
Page
2
The Acton Free Press announces a redesign increasing to seven columns per page and an extra eight page issue every week. The changes reflect village growth, requiring office work and possible future expansion. Editors invite new readers and urge sharing the improved hometown news and pictures.
A reflective piece condemns a local knocker who sows pessimism about churches, business, and government. It argues for civic support and constructive outlook, urging residents to be boosters and consider the other viewpoint while resisting nihilistic rhetoric.
A 1948 outlook urges a New Year revolution in lives and nations to avert atomic danger. It calls for renewed faith, hope, and European recovery, boosting production of food and fuel, and leadership built on democratic teamwork to heal international and racial hatreds.
The passage urges a total shift in thinking to restore democracy in Europe. It argues self-centered living blocks collective action for freedom and prosperity. By prioritizing others and nations over personal gain, society can move from crisis to an age of cure in 1948.
A Toronto bank case shows a man with 15 U.S. dollars faced routing through multiple departments before his funds were refunded as Canadian currency. The piece argues citywide departmentalization hinders routine transactions and urges simpler service and signage.
Editorial notes discuss license plates and road travel in Ontario, vehicle registrations, and a winter road show at Town Hall. They note higher gas prices, provincial revenue, and the need for affordable housing. Local items include North Halton High School District Board operations, Halton Wardenship candidates, and Smiths Falls Record-News entering its sixty-second year.
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