Derision Uplifts Canada In Wake Of U S Postwar Policy
A Canadian audience laughs at a U S newsreel praising postwar aims in Japan and plans for world freedom. Patrick O Donovan notes America’s complex diplomacy, fault lines, and the need for tempered criticism from neighbors while pursuing global influence and harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
Paris
Tokyo
U.S
America
Japan
Patrick O'Donovan
Landon Observer
Washington
O'Donovan
U.S. Br
Housewives propose a hundred new consumer gadgets
A convention gathered about a hundred housewives who listed future home needs. They want a toothpaste dispenser with auto measure and childproof caps, static-eliminating dryer devices, disposable underwear, bag liners, wall paint, and magnetic carpet sweepers among other ideas, confident women can outthink inventors.
Parliament Dragging It Out Delays Diefenbaker Agenda
Parliament has stalled for nearly six months since January. Prime Minister Diefenbaker stalled adjournment, introduced the Bill of rights on July 1, and other major items lagged. Delays stem from both MPs and government as committees and inquiries miss second readings and planning trails.
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Diefenbaker
Dominion Day
Commons
Proposed Income Tax Act Amendments Draw Parliament Out
Laws on the income tax bill were introduced in the House on June 6 amid heavy unfinished business and a long session. Some members, including lawyers, may provide expert input while taxpayers may question its usefulness. One sentence from a random excerpt hints at the prose’s tedium and hidden notes, suggesting it may resemble a game master’s exercise rather than clear law.
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House of Commons
Sugar and Spice in a City Editorial Shuffle
In a confessional first person fragment, a weary editor contemplates a chaotic transition as The Old Battleaxe becomes editor for a week, facing health woes and a mountain of notes. The narrator vents about late nights, a loud residence, and the strains of keeping a paper afloat during the summer course for high school teachers.
Debating the editor job and summer plans
A dialogue about newsroom life and a summer apart as Toy imagines a city assignment. She fears the isolation of waiting for Friday homecomings while he contemplates cocktails, liaisons, and late nights. The piece captures expectations and anxieties around newspaper work and personal life.
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Monk
Brampton and area briefs on water, gas and roads
Brampton reports flower beds dying amid watering troubles by parks department. Georgetown Chamber of Commerce hosts sensor roundtable with council as Delres developments area sees sale price and revenue disputes. Burlington health unit warns pollution between water plant and Pomona Ave. lake considered unsafe elsewhere but swimming remains okay. Streetsville notes limited gas stations as new operation nears. Burlington disaster unit formed after a damper delay saves three people from a Lake Ontario incident near Guelph Line. Oakville Motor Co to add 44 000 square feet for 18 mater cars. start mid July end October 14. Milton highway project to receive 100 percent funding for 50 000 dollar rebuilds on Morning Street and Ontario Street. traffic increases cited for higher cost.
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Brampton
Parks Department
Georgetown
Chamber of Commerce
Council
Delres
Ab Lawn
Burlington
Halton County Health Unit
Pomona Ave
Guelph
Hosein
Cumbdons
Burtington
Alnitims
Lake Ontario
Paul Motor Co
Canada
Oakville
Milton
Department of Highways
Mornin St
Ontario St
Main St
Sad Childs
Highways 6 and 7 Redrawn Through Guelph Routes
The Ontario department of highways approves rerouting through Guelph with new street designations. Highway 7 takes a path via Woodlawn and Silvercreek Parkway to Wellington Street, Wyndham Street, York Road, and Victoria Road to York Road. Highway 24 follows through Silvercreek Parkway to Wellington and Wyndham to Eramosa Road to city limits. Highway 6 traverses College Heights, Wilson Street, Macdonell, Norfolk, and Woolwich to city limits.
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Guelph
Ontario Department of Highways
Heough
Woodlawn
Silvers Salvercreek
Waterloo Ave
Sivercreek Parkway
Wellington St
Wyndham St
Wendham
York Rd
Victoria Rd
Silvercreek Parkway
Wellington
Wyndham
Eramosa Rd
Eramosa
City
Gordon St
College Heights
Wilson St
Macdonnell
Norfolk Stand
Norfolk
Woolwich
Thieves Burglars Target Acton Machine Shops in 1940
In the Acton area thieves broke into the Acton Machine Shops between midnight Tuesday and Wednesday morning stealing tools and equipment valued at 400 to 500 dollars. Entrance was gained by forcing a rear window and a steel sash. The loss requires inventory to determine total value. Chief Harrop is investigating with provincial and city police assistance.
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Lssue
Pree Press
Acton Machine Shops
Harrop
John Lambert
Acton Public Utilities Commission
Gordon Smith
Will Comence
Acton
Waxman
Reeve
B. Chalmers
Gouneit Thesday
The
United Church
EB. Brillinger
St. Alban’s Church
Acs
B.inger
Hiamilton Light Infantry
Haing
Bank promotions and local bridge project in 1916
Promotions at Merchants Bank include F A McLean named acting manager and Heber Williams promoted to ledger keeper. J Campbell Clark leaves law to join as junior. A new Main Street bridge over the creek nears completion, a sturdy stone and cement structure with iron railings. Also notes a damaged horse and a new Neil Patterson block past the Av foo House site, to become a two story bank and meat market building. A rockwood parsonage incident reports a horse killed after straying onto a railroad track.
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The
Free Press
Merchants Bank
F. A. McLean
Actng
Frank. Havill
Heber Williams
J. Campbell Clark
Clinton Swackhamer
Churchill
Neil Patterson
Bank
Patterson
Acton Professional Directory and Travellers Guide Update
A dense listing from Acton Ont including doctors dentists lawyers notaries and other professionals with office addresses hours and phone numbers. It also notes auctioneering, chiropractors, optometrists, accountants and transportation timetables for coach and railway services with specific schedules and contact points.
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Styls
Henry James
Acton Free Press
Dills Printing and Publishing Co. Ltd
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Meaber
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Onimo Queber
United States
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David Rodns
Foith
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Tyeter
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BY Bill Smiley
Teachers’ College
Toy
Eerbatim
Roy Dow
Professional Directory
Travellers’ Guide
W. G. C. Kenney
Syman Block
Mill St. BE. Acton
Church St. E
D. A. Garrett
Willow and River Sts
Entrance River Acton, Ont
Robert Lt. Buckner
Wellington St. Acton
Ont
F. L. Wright
Wilbur St. Acton
Qatana
H. Leib
Corner Mill
Frederick Street
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Mill Street
C. F Leatherland
Barrister & Solicitor
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Braida
Main St St
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Hastings & Payne Barristers and Solicitors Notaries Public
Mill St
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Roy Riddell
D.C. Falker
Urley Pmnenal Homd
Bruce E. Shoemaker
Mar
C. H. Tuffin
Exien Mills
Rockwond Ulster
E. L. Buchner
Mill St. EF
Robert R. Hamilton
Main St N
Plese
Lever & F Chartered
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King St. W Turomo
Gray Coach Lines
Daylight Saving Tame
Daly
Unaid Holt
Canadian National Railways
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