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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 18, 1945

Page

6

Ontario Grants Plan Aims Equal Education Access

The Department of Education unveils a simplified grants system for Ontario schools. Rural boards receive up to 95 percent of operating costs, urban boards 30 to 50 percent, and a general legislative grant equals 50 percent province wide. Additional township and vocational grants follow, with caps to ensure fair costs. Officials urge boards and inspectors to control expenditures to fulfill the program’s goal of equal educational opportunity and reduced local rates.

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Canadian conference on marriage and the family planned

Joseph Lich stein of Toronto and Saskatchewan health officials promote the first Canadian conference on marriage and the family to be held in Saskatoon probably in May. More than 800 delegates may attend from sociology welfare and medical fields with emphasis on family prevention and sex education in its broad sense.

Saskatoon Joseph Lich Stein Toronto Health League of Canada Sackatchewan Htchatein Saskatchewan United States Canada British Columbia Manitoba

Week at Ottawa shows political tensions ahead of Grey Noth by‑election

The piece notes heightened interest among political contenders to the by‑election in Grey North as Prime Minister King seeks support. It mentions proposals for potential parliament continuation and post‑war policy, with emphasis on defence, industry, and electoral strategy.

Orfawa Grey Noth Keb King Cal Wivemeys Millater-McNaeughlin Uap Tel’ Caw Af Chama Hetied Dome Alp View-Mopelal Ab ScHiplion Kina McNaughtan Auling King Gad House of Commons de Gaspe Meaubein Rngineering Institute of Canada Ottawa Canada Reinbein Dominion Europe United States Russia Britain

Honorary President Elected for Nova Scotia Farmers

Dr. W. I. Saxby Whur of Kentville, longtime secretary treasurer of the Nova Scotia Farmers Association, was elected to the new honorary president role at the annual meeting.

Trurol N. S WI Saxby Whur Kentville Nova Scotia Farmers’ Association

Welcoming Louis Stewart Return To Charlottetown Fire Dept

The Charlottetown fire department gave a loud welcome to Section Officer Louis Stewart returning from fire fighting service in Britain. Sirens and a ringing bell marked his arrival, drawing many inquiries to fire and police headquarters.

Charlottetown Louis ‘Stewart Britain

Twenty Years Ago Sow loge at the saw mill gathering

A garbled reminiscence notes social events and local figures from the town, mentioning a tea party, VWA members, and various names. It references a Tugeday evening, church activities, and community gatherings with scattered details about residents and a memorial or obituary line toward the end.

VWA Watkina Mowepe Laeee Rede Acton Betes Guelph An Relday

Rustlers Roam London Skimming Christmas Turkeys

Reports say turkey rustlers raid farms and markets across England stealing hundreds of birds for black market buyers. Police battle rising thefts as main markets run dry and farmers lament losses amid festive demand. Nearby Winnipeg plans a $180,900 Greek Catholic cathedral, first in Canada, with provincial land claims noted.

London Winnipeg Canada

Military Evacuate Rebels Forcibly Move South Africa Town

An entire town of about 1,000 inhabitants in Paktor ia South Africa was evacuated by military decks after rebel natives refused to move voluntarily. Authorities ordered residents to relocate to makeshift free trade routes, with women and children among those displaced and walking to other parts of Muouth Attia.

Paktoria South Africa Ab and Etfang Pallee Learent Gemptoan Arcept Muouth

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