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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 11, 1951
Page
2
The piece argues against price control and wage freezes while acknowledging rising prices. It calls for reduced consumer demands and greater restraint at home to avoid government controls and subsidies, noting the eroding purchasing power and looming price increases.
The London Economist argues four years after nationalization the coal industry shows rigid output declines and rising dependence on imports. Despite reforms and higher pay, output per man and per shift lag prewar levels, risking factory closures this March and a move toward revolution.
Dairy Food Service Bureau publishes a series of advertisements across papers to tell the story of milk and butter products. The messages promote nutrition and quality, arguing that fine dairy goods prove beneficial and should not be rushed off the market by cheaper substitutes.
January calendar feature highlights daily values and neighborly kindness. It notes the hope for world peace begins at home and urges patience on No. 25 highway paving completion when weather allows.
The Financial Post notes rapid growth in Canada's auto market with 2.5 million cars and trucks on the road, 250000 more than January last year. Passenger cars total 1.8 million, yielding one car for every 7.6 Canadians, up from 10 a year earlier and 8.6 previously.
The National City Bank of New York reports on 292 small closely held manufacturing companies that issued financial statements before 1945 and have since. Their total sales rose 50 percent in four years with 94 percent growth among 85 firms under 25 million dollars in 1945, showing many small businesses expanding faster than large rivals.
The Kitchener Record notes higher subscription prices amid rising costs. It discusses road conditions, odorless cheese experiments, hockey attendance, and the state of arena funding. It cites newsprint price hikes and municipal assessment debates, and mentions local publications like the Smiths Falls Record News.
Election results name ex Councillor Williams winning the reeveship with Francis close behind. Arrival of the Rossin Castle at Halifax with D Battery Royal Canadian Artillery and Gunner Gould en route home. School exam praised. teacher Margie McDonald honored. Fire brigade chief elected. marriages births and deaths noted along with tax and municipal results.
A government report highlights dangerous driving as a major cause of highway accidents. It argues better roads help, but stricter driver standards are needed to reduce casualties. A Hungary study questions if some drivers can safely handle vehicles under pressure.
Inca letter reprinted from Kindersley Clarion describes a November 18 gathering at Mr. and Mrs. RS McBain for Garnet Geddes wedding on October 14. The event featured humorous anecdotes, a diaper relay, pillowcase relay, and guests embroidering tea towels while adults swap household hints and a chocolate cake compliments.
Church notices list services at Ciukenes and Knox Presbyterian for January 1941 and 1951, including Divine Worship Sunday School and Evening Service. Mentions pastors Currey and Kingsley, vestry meeting January 18, and a cancelled Friday prayer meeting for Knox Church. Contains varied dates and times across 1941 and 1951.
A listing of medical dentists lawyers real estate and other professional services in Acton Ontario. Doctors surgeons optometrist veterinarians and associated offices are described with addresses phone numbers and offices in Symon Block Laishman Block Mill Street and other local sites. The directory also notes funeral service eye care and veterinary services with contact details.
Bus schedule fragment shows coaches leaving Acton and Westbound services with times around 7 27 pm and 9 pm. Notes include fares 251 pm and 247 Pim and references to VIP services, daily except Sundays and holidays, with Saturday and Sunday variations.
Schedules show eastbound daily service starting 6 44 am with Sunday exceptions and a 9 54 am stop. Georgetown flyer at 9 02 am, and a 10 44 pm return. Sunday and Monday restrictions apply to several routes with stops at Guelph and other flag stops noted.
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