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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 17, 1947

Page

2

Welcome Back Arkin and the return of the Canadian National Exhibition

The piece reflects on the soon returning CNE at Exhibition grounds as postwar renewal, calling it a great national event with wartime grounds repurposed. It notes hopes for a stronger, modern CNE and ties to world events including the November London Foreign Ministers Conference and the idea of a one world peace guided by enterprise and faith.

Arkin Toronto CNE Ayer Amd United States Canada C.N.E Bevin Foreign Ministers London Marshall

Price Differences Across Shops Spark Debate on Free Market

The piece argues that in a free country prices vary by store and customer class with higher marks for luxury goods. It contrasts this with Communist Russia where rationed goods use two prices and black market stores charge higher rates for officials, illustrating inequality in pricing practices.

Russia

Russian price shifts in wartime stores spark debate

The text notes that rationed goods in Russia rose by about 166 percent while luxury black market prices fell around 20 percent. It argues Russian officials deliberately raise government store prices to reduce wartime purchasing power, challenging Canadian and Socialist defenses of Russia’s price policy.

Sike Tigurendy U.S. Department of Labour Russia Socialista Canada

British export chance in Canada eyed by Daily Express

The Daily Express surveys Canadian views on British goods to export markets. High prices and taxation curb luxury purchases though Canada remains prosperous. Prewar imports leaned British, but cheaper lines from Germany and others have shrunk. The piece notes British exporters could win midlevel sales while retaining luxury trade.

U.K Daily Express of London Canada Britain Germany Czechoslovakia Japan Financial Post

Ontario Sees Sharp Rise in June Traffic Deaths

Ontario's June traffic toll totals 19 deaths across pedestrians drivers passengers cyclists and a horse drawn vehicle. The report notes 23 pedestrians 18 drivers 23 passengers 4 cyclists and one horse drawn vehicle fatality. It contrasts with May and June last year while stressing continued progress and cautions against complacency amid rising travel and US driver presence.

Ontario

Editorial Notes on Weather, Infrastructure and Style

The Elora editorial notes no heat complaints for weeks and mentions possible highway surface work on Nov 25 plus Elora voters weighing waterworks and sewage disposal. Exports up 18 percent year to date with May dollar volume at 1 155.8 million, pedestrians killed in Ontario traffic last year. fashion advice urges lighter, better designed suits for men.

Porting Industry Faces Postwar Shifts in Canada

Postwar conditions reduce wood and toy equipment demand across Canada and the United States. Market reports from Transware Metab and local dealers indicate weaker hardware and paper product sales, with forecasts of volume increases not realized due to spring weather. In New York City, Moyad notes slower growth, while overall hardware trade adapts to prewar dynamics.

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Medical Doctors and Dental Office Listings

A compact listing shows medical practitioner Dr W G C Kenney with offices at Symon Hock Mill Street Acton and Dr A J Buchanan dental office on Selahman lock MIN Street. Contact details include telephone numbers for appointments and office hours from 9 am to 6 pm.

W. G. C. Kenney Phyeldan Hurgeen Hucceasey J.A. McNiven Symon Hock Mill Street Acton Oftios Itealdetine A. J. Buchanan George A. Sirrs Dental Hargessine Street Corner Frederick Actas Pas

Transit Timetable Snippet From Fastbound Daily

The fragment lists bus or transit times for various days and routes including Sunday, daily, Georgetown, Nagstop, and Guelph. It mentions departures at 5:55 am 944 am 6 45 pm and other irregular slots with weekday weekend qualifiers and city names.

Georgetown Daly Nagstop Guelph

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