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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 19, 1934
Page
2
Premier Hepburn states firm opposition to liquor advertising in Ontario newspapers and publications. He argues it is inconsistent to advocate temperance while allowing alcohol ads, warning such ads could spur broader prohibition and noting no press calls to lift the ban.
The editorial defends the dismissal of Mr. Gaby from the Hydro Commission by Ontario's Liberal Government. It notes his past service and salary, questions premature condemnation, and predicts the Hydro inquiry will reveal details before forming judgments. It praises Premier Hepburn's sincerity and calls for future critique after appointments and salaries are disclosed.
In Acton municipal records two Burlington letters argue county backing of debentures, while a local council rejects the guarantee. The letters differ on cost savings, prompting questions about Burlington profits and reserve use. The editorial notes Acton remains unpersuaded and questions local support for the guarantee.
The piece warns bathing beaches claim many lives and urges caution with unfamiliar waters. It calls Acton Council to consider awning height regulations. It notes Canadian dividends reach a June high at over 41 million dollars. It comments on teacher selection, hunger marches, and daylight saving time alignment. It questions sweepstakes laws and praiseworthy municipal order handling.
Production in Alberta from January to May 1934 reached 547 282 barrels, up from 1933’s five months total. Naptha accounted for 523 865 barrels with the remainder crude oil, while 1933 five month output totaled 216 - naptha 331 306 barrels and the balance crude.
The lesson on Elijah at Horeb centers on God's gentle question What doest thou here Elijah and the need for humble, unobtrusive ministry. God corrects Elijah's isolation, reveals seven thousand faithful in Israel, and appoints Elisha as successor while Elijah retires from the foremost prophetic role.
The text stresses that God’s great plans and the kingdom’s coming are not contingent on individual efforts. Everyone must do their share, yet the Promises and purposes of the Almighty will not fail regardless of one’s personal involvement.
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