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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 01, 1948
Page
2
Next Monday the campaign opens in Acton to raise 1000 donations of 10 dollars each, totaling 10 000, with a further 15 000 needed. If funded, work can start early next season. The note urges swift local action citing El mira’s pool opening as a completed example.
A speech marking Dominion Day asserts Canada’s 81st anniversary of Confederation, praising growth and resources while urging unity and selfless service. It warns of provincial bickering, urges a moral, principled stance between Russia and the United States, and calls Canadians to dedicate themselves to democracy and national greatness. The text envisions hard times and the need for steadfast national purpose.
The minister of labour says wages are 74 percent of prewar levels while living costs rise. Workers with no wage gains suffer most, along with bondholders and pensioners who have no income beyond small holdings or pensions. Governments and corporations cannot easily raise interest or pensions. relief remains uncertain.
A nearby town merchants group decided to close Tuesday evening and reopen Friday morning for Dominion Day. The note critiques extending holiday periods, warning that idle days reduce production and stretch work schedules.
The text notes scarce goods and price pressures during war, with workers clocking long hours and holidays curtailed. It warns against shifting too far the other way by extending holiday periods, citing a town where a week shortened to five days plus a midweek two-day holiday reduces productive time.
Tomorrow is a public holiday as Acton marks its eighty first birthday. The message urges safe driving and warns against drinking and driving. No progress on rebuilding Highway No 25 between Acton and Milton is reported. Ontario harvests rely on 3000 workers. a bumper crop is anticipated but must be gathered. Sas katchewan election results prompt reflections on the CCF. The Acton Free Press launched July 1 1875 and announces a new volume, pledging to uphold community interests and the paper’s prestige.
Sunday School lesson reflects on Jehoshaphat and the alliance with Ahab. It argues the king sought to reform but compromised principle to please a powerful ally. The text cites Micaiah’s prophecy and warns against smooth talk and compromising truth for royal favor.
Students and faculty from seven Canadian universities will work out from Fort Churchill to study biting insect habits in the far north and explore control methods.
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