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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 10, 1947
Page
2
A reflective note on heavy rain in Raina and the municipal system. It questions duties of mayors councilors and trustees and urges citizens to share the burden, promote teamwork, and solve common issues without overloading leaders.
The piece argues July 1 effective legislation to collect damages from vehicle owners, regardless of assets, and to require public protection before licensing. It criticizes past lax licensing and supports a system where those with insurance face continued costs, while urging stronger safeguards and incentives for responsible drivers.
Government aims to promote industry and create jobs for Canadians by bringing a limited number of German scientists. About 300 specialists have applied to several departments, but the plan contemplates no more than 15 arrivals. Authorities say the chance of 300 entering is slim due to policy requirements for technical personnel.
The text states that a Canadian firm or industry must initiate the process and prove to the Government that the special skill of the requested German cannot be obtained locally, and that bringing him over will create jobs for Canadians or lead to new or improved products.
The Bowmanville Statesman argues that newspapers serve as a pillar of democracy and that readers who dislike opposing opinions risk eroding liberty. It warns that appeasing pleasure seekers could grant masterful control to Communists and their reign of fear.
A wartime piece discusses Allied occupiers and the need for a global ideology beyond democracy or other systems. It envisions an “Inspired democracy” founded on four principles: people over things, national self, teamwork starting within, and aligning God’s will with popular will to achieve a classless society. It urges leaders to define London and Washington’s stand to win over millions worldwide.
The piece notes municipal water strain amid dry summer and rain breaking drought. It observes Exhibition and fall fair seasons, hopes for travel safety, and travel beach courtesy. It ends with a wedding kissing order joke attributed to Smith Falls Record-News.
Early Saturday evening two cars collided opposite the J H Willmott farm on highway 25 leaving one driver with a severe chin laceration. Reports indicate vandalism by youths in Campbellville area and a boat house roof removed with three of four boats submerged at Milton Flying Club. J Armitstrong retires after twenty five years in the meat business. Rotary Club garden party at Agricultural Park drew a large crowd. Olive Anne Lister wed Calvin C Litchfield at Trafalgar home with the Listers and Litchfields listed as families involved. No wolves are found in England.
Dr W G C Kenney successor to Dr J A McNiven maintains a medical office in Symon Block Mill Street Acton. Office phone 18 Weeldence and church calls at phone 156.
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