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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 10, 1952
Page
2
The article notes the December elections allow new leaders to start early, but delays push the Mayor-Elect Thomas Salmon to serve only part of 1952. Nomination is set for next Monday with a possible January 21st election, delaying the council’s program and urging swift sessions and industrial development efforts.
Canada’s 1950 personal income reached 13 327 million with the distribution split as follows 60.3 percent to employees 8 032 million 21.6 percent to farmers and self employed 2 875 million 7.5 percent to rents and interest 997 million 1.8 percent to shareholders 245 million 1.0 percent to armed forces 137 million and 7.8 percent or 1 041 million from transfer payments such as family allowances old age pensions veterans benefits and charitable contributions of corporations.
A discussion on agriculture as a vital industry for municipalities highlighting its complex, multifunctional nature. It notes the farmer as essential to progress, warns against converting productive land for non food use, and calls for development plans that consider agricultural needs and transportation in smaller communities.
The article explains the press role in municipal affairs, noting the newspaper links citizens with council work, provides access to records, and aims for accurate reporting. It argues the local press can promote good government by informing the public while avoiding personal criticism.
The piece argues for awards recognizing everyday civic duties like prompt sidewalk shoveling tax payments and well kept property. It warns against overemphasis on sports trophies and suggests winter sidewalk clearing as a worthy civic contest to foster citizenship and community well being.
Calgary Citizens Aid officials propose forcing parents to pay part or all of reform school costs for delinquent children, arguing responsibility rests with parents. Medicine Hat restores 10 pm curfew for under 16s with police taking youths home and parents facing fines between five and fifteen dollars.
The January 9 1902 Free Press reports John Williams captured the reeve's office with an overwhelming vote and councillors Henderson Hynds Swackhammer Agnew were elected by acclamation. Trustees Holmes Agnew Worden join. Notices of vaccine issues and smallpox isolation appear amid town improvements and a surge in visiting farmers.
The Financial Post notes 1952 motor car production for home use may fall 10 to 24 percent, offset by exports and defense orders. General Motors ships about 200 percent of total output, with the Big Three nearing end 1951 levels for about 450,000 vehicles in 1952 versus roughly 390,000 in 1950.
The Free Press notes icy roads and school seating upgrades in Milton and Acton. It records a church marriage in Milton, a New Year frolic, and widespread ice storm damage to utilities estimated at 400000. Obituaries mention John Easton of Guelph. Airdrie death reported in hospital. Butter price comparisons show Canada near average with several countries listed.
KBUNDAY January 13 1982 schedule lists Sunday School at 10 00 am Morning Worship at 11 06 am and Evening Worship at 7 00 pm Communion observed. Sermon theme A Character Study from First Corinthians 2 9 10. Accessible church program notes emphasize the verse Eye hath not seen neither have entered into the heart of man.
Directory listing Acton Ontario businesses and services including veterinarians real estate agents insurance and appraisal offices along with coach and railway schedules. Items feature Dr Kenney veterinarian firms Wright Real Estate Dyment Realtor and others with contact numbers and local transit timetables.
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