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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 28, 1954
Page
2
The writer argues Canadians already accept the red ensign with the Union Jack as a de facto flag. They urge makers to produce that design for sale and suggest provinces may choose distinct flags, but most Canadians would accept the simple red ensign as national symbolism before the next election.
The Wingham District High School Board reports a year end balance of 15000 dollars after an overdraft of 3800 the previous year. The article questions how the surplus should be spent and suggests a potential levy reduction but warns of pressure from teachers and ratepayers to fund salaries and projects.
Ontario highways officials push strict rules banning under 16 from driving on roads and limit tractor operation. Advocates stress passenger limits and safer seating while urging enforcement to reduce hazards and protect drivers on public highways.
The article notes that fans in Fort Erie will soon have heating pipes beneath arena seats to draw crowds as older cold venues fade. It recalls old open rinks and ponds where heat was scarce and winter travel rough, contrasting past and present fans who now expect heated comfort indoors.
The Financial Post notes that, except in Quebec, an insured drunk driver loses coverage for liability and collision. The insurer must pay up to 5000 dollars for injury to one person, 10000 dollars per accident, and 1000 dollars for property damage, then seeks recovery from the policyholder. The slogan warns that if you drink you cannot drive.
An old column muses on tobacco risks and a rise in lung cancer amid calls to curb smoking. It notes stock drops after Drs Ochsner and Wynder cited dangers, and mentions the Tobacco Industry Research Committee formed by major distributors to study tobacco use.
A reminiscence from the Free Press notes heavy January storms halting rail freight and a 1904 blizzard that shut streets and factories. Fresh eggs rise to 25 cents a dozen as farmers cope with harsh weather and power outages, while a local wedding interruption and a fire alarm scare color the bleak week.
Back in 1934 Harris sworn in as warden of Halton county after the interview with the Deputy Minister of Provincial High. Acton Free Library Board met with unanimous choice for a third term. Acton and Georgetown standings in a basketball game featured Kentner and Holloway as key players. The juniors were eliminated from playoffs as Fergus and Preston games loom. The winter season brought weeks of slippery payments.
Negotiations with Japan push Canada to concede on tariffs citing Japanese cost advantages from low wages. Proponents argue Canadian mills are efficient but face higher wages, with textiles’ labor costs constituting about half production expenses.
The readable text hints at a discussion of commercial and industrial activity with references to sectors and products. It suggests a historical report noting economic themes and potential dates but lacks coherent facts. The piece appears exploratory with partial phrases about commerce and industry.
Oncaca CHES Oncaca CHES United Church of Canada at Acton Ontario lists Rev E A Currey BA BC as minister with organist and choir leader positions. A Sunday schedule shows church school at 11 and morning service at 11, plus an evening service. Visitors receive a warm welcome.
The Acton Baptist Church lists Ray H. Costerus as pastor at the Parsonage on 11 S Bower Ave with Sunday School at 9 1000 am worship at 1100 am BYP at 730 pm and prayer meeting at 8 pm on Wednesdays A skate party is noted and a line about farmers composing 2 percent of the population and receiving 124 percent of the nation’s net income is referenced.
Georgetown council discussed public liability insurance last week after differences over coverage scope. An adjuster stated the policy indemnifies what the law says you are liable for as the Herald urges readers to review fire insurance after three major local fires.
A dense directory page lists doctors dentists funeral services veterinarians chiropractors lawyers accountants and real estate services in Acton Guelph Milton Campbellville and surrounding areas. It includes contact details office hours and addresses for physicians Dr W G C Kenney Dr A J Buchanan D Young BVSc Candler and others along with firms Lever Hoskin Bracken and local real estate agents.
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