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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 19, 1945
Page
11
The Financial Post cites Donald Gordon on WPTB facing meat rationing reimposition. It notes U S criticism of Canada over rationing, but argues Canada exports to Europe were large even without rationing and that Canada’s agrarian structure makes home-grown food rationing more complex and less necessary.
Dominion Bureau of Statistics shows tourism income rising from 173002000 in 1924 to 294771000 in 1939 with Americans leading visitors. Postwar hopes cite more British and European guests, faster transatlantic air travel, and lower fares boosting Canadian vacation trade.
The article notes wartime advances across industry medicine and communication, highlighting radar penicillin and blood plasma, plus new uses for DDT and a tennis ball powered mine sweeping method. It catalogs global ingenuity that aided victory and laid the groundwork for postwar peace and progress.
A columnist rambles through notes on St Swithin Day weather, meatless days, home life rising in popularity, continued troop movements, wool goods shortages postwar, housing issues in small towns, and a Toronto department store buying trend for summer and winter sleepwear. The tone reflects casual social commentary and pointed observations.
Deputy Minister of Highways J. D. Miller warns the shortage of gravel in Ontario could leave little material for roads in a decade if current usage continues. He notes efforts to use additives to make gravel stick on Highway No. 25 reflect attempts to manage the shortage and keep roads passable.
The United States and Canada, as major wheat exporters near Europe, push shipments as port capacity allows. By late July 1945 Canada had exported about 242 million bushels with year end carryover projected between 245 and 300 million.
James I. Pratt, longtime employee, is highlighted for a 61 year service record. The notice mentions a five year ten month military period and references battles on the Indian Frontier campaign and the First and Second Great Wars.
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