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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 12, 1950
Page
8
The Winnipeg Tribune argues the current system is costly and inequitable and proposes a statutory agenda for CBC funding based on data reception or per capita measures. It suggests abolishing the house fees and replacing them with a national per capita or receiver-based model.
Readers receive clipped excerpts on Halton County blue laws from 1838 to 1859. Prohibitions included Sunday labor commerce liquor sales gambling boating bathing and hunting with penalties discussed amid council debates and county funds transfers in Milton Oakville Nassagaweya Trafalgar and Nelson townships.
The piece notes rare chicken road crossings and a mother of six delaying a lake trip due to bathroom issues. It argues wars hinge on accessible routes and traffic, praising the woman driver who horns in traffic jams as a hopeful sign for the world.
The Federation of Milk Producers petitions the Argentine Government for financial aid to build a dairy chain starting with a plant in Buenos Aires. The first dairy would process about 173000 quarts of daily pasteurized milk.
The article reflects Acts chapter 2 teaching on communal life. It highlights the apostles teaching fellowship breaking of bread and prayer as a thriving church model with 3,000 baptisms after ten days of prayer. It notes shared possessions, need based distribution, joy, grace and widespread witness of resurrection by the Holy Spirit. Barnabas' example is praised as a model for unity and generosity.
Describes a community of believers filled with the Holy Spirit who share faith in the Word of God and boldly proclaim it. They exercise mutual responsibility for each other’s physical and spiritual welfare, with a spirit of unselfishness guiding the group.
Nearly 660 people attended the John Milton Chapter IODZ Carnival at Milton Arena last Wednesday. The event showcased adult and children costumes and featured installation of officers at Calr Lodge No. 135 AY. 8 AM on December 11 1949. Two trouble incidents marred New Year revelry, including a Town Hall brawl and a car theft on Main Street reported by Hon Feathertone.
The Burlington police department shows increases in net fines and licenses in the January to November period under Chief Lee J. Smith. Revenue from poll tax and bicycle licenses rose, with overall activity including 3231 complaints, 271 investigations, and warrants and money served for outside agencies. Open House at the Bell telephone exchange on January 1 and 2 invites the public to view behind the scenes.
A reflective column weighs 1950 outlook and the need for prudent planning. It cites scripture and literature to argue for balanced approach in business and life, noting optimism followed by cautious preparation and the risks of overanxiety.
Rubber springs described by The Financial Post use a thick rubber layer between two metal plates secured by brazed gripping. Mounted on a tractor seat, these springs cushion initial shock and level sharp rebound caused by heavy steel springs.
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