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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 30, 1947

Page

2

Canadian Breweries profits and postwar expansion plans

The report shows consolidated net profit before income and excess profits taxes of 510,888,000, with an after tax and minority interest profit of 4,704,001, up from prior year figures. The company plans a second expansion in Canada, adding malt capacity and new units to O’Keefe’s Victoria Street Toronto Carling’s Waterlo o and Brading’s Capital Ottawa, with a Malt House of 1.5 million bushels per year under construction at Victory Mills Limited. The gains will not reflect in this year’s earnings and a newspaper’s public‑trust role is emphasized May postwar expansion and fair reporting in municipal life.

Amoun Canada O'keefe’s Victoria St Toronto Carling’ S Waterloo Brading Ottawa Victory_ Mills Limited Board of Directors of Canadian Breweries, Limited

Canadians favor housing over other spending as windfall study shows

A Canadian Gallup Poll survey finds that when handed 5000 dollars, most Canadians would buy a new home or improve an existing one or pay off a mortgage. Households also lean toward furnishings or securing investments, with 10 percent buying a new car and a notable portion choosing securities or insurance.

Gallup Financial Post

Premier Drew in Hot Water Over Liquor and Hydro Debates

The article notes Premier Drew and Attorney General Blackwell delivering speeches on Liquor Control. It mentions misquotations attributed to Lincoln and the Premier’s dismissal of Hydro Chairman Dr. Hogg. Citizens fear provincial authorities meddle in municipal and Dominion affairs and warn of a broader probe if interference continues.

Drew Blackwell Lincolln Lincoln Hydro Dr. Hogg Ontario

Governments quarrel over tax shares burdening average workers

Text argues Dominion and Provincial governments quarrel over tax cuts while workers, especially low paid, bear the levy. It urges end to fighting and for leaders to show real concern for taxpayers and restore normal times.

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Canadas Road to Global Leadership Questioned

National Health Week frames Canada as a potential world leader amid vast resources and achievements. The piece argues that facing great global scenarios requires a healthy, educated, and spiritually strong people, backed by federal and local health authorities and civic groups to promote universal health.

Canada Dominion Nealth The Health League of Canada

January editorial notes on local grant and price increases

The piece notes a January context with dirty roads and Omary’s sleighs. Barrig Town Council unanimously approved a 1700 grant to reorganize the Citizens' Band. It mentions the death of OF Ry Church, longtime editor of the Streetsville Review. An announced price rise for fine papery papers takes effect January 1.

Barrig Citizens’ Band Thit Town

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