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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 15, 1948
Page
2
The piece argues that moral decay and class conflict threaten democracy. It warns that profligate attitudes and demands for rights fuel domestic strife and weaken resolve. Citizens must uphold moral standards to sustain liberty and democracy abroad.
A new simplified tax form targets all earners under 3000 annually, largely 90 percent of taxpayers. Employers will supply major details, reducing taxpayer burden. The editorial notes price woes persist, urging production and prudent policies to avoid renewed wage-price pressures.
Farmers express cautious optimism for the season with steady work and favorable conditions. They warn that without such effort and luck the outlook could be bleak, underscoring the need for perseverance and smart planning to improve yields this year and beyond.
Editorial notes discuss hockey’s rising appeal this winter and remark on the calm post holiday period. It cites Jos L Rutledge on Canada’s finances detailing taxes on goods through customs, excise, income, profits, sales, gasoline, succession duties and other charges.
A columnist notes a national price war and a buyer's strike, urging family cooperation to cut costs while exploring possible government inquiries into living costs. The piece contrasts inflation concerns with farmer resilience and reflects on hospitalization insurance as a modern safeguard.
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