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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 24, 1946
Page
12
An Ottawa discussion notes that atomic age shows nations and Canadians must live together. Premiers and Dominion experts plan further talks in January as the country is urged to pursue fair distribution, co operation, and unselfish policies to shape Canada’s future.
The article notes a surge in skiing interest across Canada with clubs expanding to thousands, families enjoying snow seasons, and resorts catering to visitors. It contrasts winter leisure with the allure of speed and scenic landscapes, highlighting skiing as a rising, widely embraced activity.
Summer flows of U S visitors cannot match the draw of winter carnivals at several centres. Ski clothing design and manufacture grow as youths adopt battle-dress trends. War and airmen contribute tales from Banff, Sweden, and the Himalayas, while skiers return to crowded hills seeking healthy pleasure.
An Ottawa Journal opinion argues that honest businessmen face harassment from laws, taxes, and controls and urges allowing private enterprise to grow. It cites Chrysler and Ford as examples of firms thriving by staying in business and calls for less meddling, more freedom, and support for Canadian enterprise to prosper.
An editorial notes rising costs in Canada with net profits down 13 percent after depreciation and taxes. It reports modest tire demand post rationing and steady sales. Alberta politics may shift toward Social Credit, while Orillia citizens approve a 5000 by law to fund new uniforms for the Kiltie Band as it plans 40 members in 1946.
Many recently discharged veterans struggle to choose an occupation that fits their tastes and finances. They face distance from home, education or capital limits, and family responsibilities, leading to cautious exploration and self assessment of what work suits them best. The piece urges timely action to find congenial employment and also notes Kentville should prioritise a brass band to enliven community life.
Fragmented notices show varying daily schedules and flyer entries for Georgetown and Guelph venues. Some lines indicate daily except Sunday operations while others note Sunday only or Saturday and Sunday exclusions.
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