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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 11, 1946
Page
2
The article argues that centralized regulation burdens builders and municipalities with excessive permits and inspectors. It cites highway and water service approvals as examples and urges returning decision making to local bodies to accelerate housing and business development in peacetime Canada.
The Chief Electoral Officer’s 1945 election report shows about 70 million electors. over 76 percent voted. Liberal strength was highest in Ontario with 747 thousand votes, Quebec 722 thousand, Maritime Provinces 274 thousand, and the West 429 thousand. The Progressive Conservatives led in Ontario outside Toronto and elsewhere second, CCF had strong western support with 455 thousand, independents totaled 283 thousand mostly in Quebec.
The Dominion government places the Canadian dollar on par with the U S dollar. This shift lowers import prices from the United States by about ten percent for coal and other goods while recent U S price rises will be offset.
The text argues that a common currency rate will benefit both Canadians and Americans by enabling equal purchase power across the border. It foresees easier travel and trade with no net loss from the shift, noting a dollar will be the same value on either side.
The article notes that Canadian veterans, aided by gratuities and rehabilitation programs, are adapting to civilian life with initiative and success. It highlights their versatility in work and education, citing examples from business to construction and noting higher university achievement among veterans.
A government critique argues against increasing Commons seats beyond 245. It compares Canada’s ratio of representatives to the United States and questions the need for more MPs given costs, noting a $6,000 sessional indemnity and calls for prudence in taxpayer burdens.
The piece laments the loosing of Lorne Bedy of the St Marys Journal Argus at Tobermory and reflects on his roles in journalism and church. It also cites Ottawa Citizen data arguing real income depends on goods bought, noting rising prices since 1939 in Canada Britain Australia Sweden and the impact of wage and price pressure on living standards.
Wartime Prices and Trade Board requires tomato canners with 1815 pack over 10,000 cases or tomato juice over 30,000 cases to hold 15 percent of their 1946 pack for essential purposes. The action aids priority users and takes effect July 2.
The Division of Botany and Plant Pathology tested several chemicals to eradicate poison ivy. Sodium chlorate proved effective if used thoroughly, while common salt and furnace oil failed. Water white kerosene spray offered no significant benefit.
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