Free Press Critiques Ontario Reform Sequence as Hasty
The London Free Press argues the province moved to regional government reforms after taking over assessment functions, urging a prior public discussion. It criticizes the sequence while noting planned two way meetings led by Municipal Affairs Minister McKeough and Treasurer MacNaughton with other cabinet ministers, including Robarts. It labels provincial administration essential but faults the timing and approach to taxation reforms and county school boards.
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Charles MacNaughton
Darcy McKeough
John Robarts
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McKeough
Britain weighs options as market doubts rise
A writer's visit suggests genuine public skepticism about joining the European common market. The piece notes unfavorable publicity and a push for Britain to go it alone, citing a London newspaper comparison showing Britain often has lower food prices than France and other members, with two items unsettled.
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Britain
London
France
Weather Beats Tire Morale In Heat Wave
An old weather themed column notes how a heat wave affects people in a district. It mentions irritability from long hours of hot air, a phone operator edge, higher shade prices, and speculates on wider social impacts from heat including crime and economic pressure in Britain and the United States.
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United States
Canada
Goethe quote on daily art and speech inspires mindful living
A concise reflection from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe urging daily exposure to song, poetry, and art, and to speak reasonable words if possible. The maxim emphasizes balance, beauty, and measured communication as a pathway to a richer daily life.
Indian treaties and media drive Canadian native tensions
The piece argues that native Canadians number about a quarter million and face systemic neglect. It critiques historic treaties as conning Indigenous people, notes inflation and poverty on reserves, and condemns federal plans to shift responsibility to provinces and Indians within five years while dismissing past benevolence. It highlights bitterness over taxation, miseducation, and discrimination.
English traveler debates Canadian Indian policy at Cheltenham hotel
In Cheltenham England a Canadian policy debate unfolds over indigenous reserves and assimilation. A Cape Croker leader calls out the plan as shifting land to sale for wine, while critics warn it creates new problems. He notes Indians seek help and redress after 200 years of second-class status, with reserves varying from slums to valuable resort potential. The discussion contrasts views of Indian culture and privilege, stressing the need for fair shares and meaningful support.
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Cape Croker
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Investiture Day Tales From the Cotswolds
An Acton Free Press excerpt recalls the afternoon of Prince Charles’s investiture near Wales. A couple tours mediaeval towns like Fessiea and Chipping Camden, noting narrow streets and horse passage. A friend in Australia and Haile Selassie’s visit surface in casual anecdotes as a horse detail emerges amid wedding-like chatter.
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Camden
Stow-on-Wold
Mysterious Royal Show Guest Stays Hidden
The narrator recalls a British hotel encounter with a well spoken older man who claimed to be from Canada and joked about Mounties and the Royal Show in Kenilworth. Despite following clues, they never learn the stranger's name or origin after 3,500 miles of travel.
Community notes from Netayaweye Fair and parade
The Free Press reports on Netayaweye residents returning for a township centennial celebration weathered by dance parades and a Cahthumpian float. Nora Brown Luck Wood won fest decorations while Grne McKay captured the bicycle pace. The event featured speakers including Hon. Thos Kennedy and local officials.
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Edgar Ellenton
Stan Notrah
Mary Petit
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O'Rourke
John McGregor
Tom Saunders
Veterans Day in Vree Pres Celebrated with Parade and Dance
Fifty years ago on Peace Day in Thunday July 24 1919 the town held a grand celebration. The Great War Veterans Association organized events and a parade featured the Royal Grenadiers from Toronto Acton Georgetown veterans and Scouts. Veterans rode in cars and a baseball game saw veterans defeat townspeople 16 to something. A large crowd gathered for concerts and a daylight fiddle performance followed by a community dance with ice cream cake and treats available for all.
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Great War Veterans’ Association
Harry Statham
United States
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Robert Laing
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J. Swackhamer
M. Collier
R. Clark
Geo. Hands
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M. Soper
P. Holmes
Masten
Masales
WY. Kennedy
Wown
G. Anderson
C. Mcleod
T. Seth Joe Hynds
W. Stewart
Dell
Free Press Note on City Repairs and Park Conduct
Seventy five years ago the Free Press reports the council will spend one million dollars on repairs and improvements, though a smaller amount was proposed. Complaints target young men playing euchre at the park grand stand with profane language on weekdays and Sundays, risking boys' behavior. Local constables stopped the activity and Constable Graham warned offenders of arrest.
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Tae
Watoh
Graham
Keep Ontario clean this summer litter awareness drive
Off the cuff. Some people make things happen some watch things happen and some peole don't know what happened. Littering is not just a bad habit it's an expensive one. Last year it cost the Department of Highways more than $970000 to clean up along Ontario's highways. Keep a litter bag in your car and help keep Ontario clean this summer.
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Department of Highways
Ontario
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