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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 24, 1947
Page
7
Automatic signaling advances for London railways
A dense rail network relies on automatic signaling using current through rails to detect trains. London Underground already runs trains at 40 second intervals. rust on rails hinders signaling on other tracks. UK engineers test stainless steel strips on Atticus campus to improve safety and restore coin circulation in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontehours
United Kingdom
London
Acton Teams Battle Slumps Amid Softball and Baseball Notes
A local sports column recaps Acton baseball's slump with a 8-4 loss to Milton, near third place, and notes close games as excuses. It also covers Local 26 softball routing Force Electric, comments on field conditions, and looming playoffs with doubt about future diamond quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Local 26
Force Electric
Phe-Force
Union “Brothers” Bats
Eating out for health says choose healthier menu options
Health authorities urge Canadians to study cafe menus for health impact. They warn that sweet and starchy foods remain common despite price. Tip emphasizes selecting rye or Canada Approved bread to maintain health and encourage restaurants to stock healthier choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Britain’s birth rate climbs to postwar high in 1946 Q4
Britain's birth rate for the quarter ending December 31 1946 rose to 20.5 per 1000, the highest since 1921, compared with 15.3 in 1945 and 13.8 in 1938. Infant mortality stood at 44 per 1000 related live births, 7 per 1000 below the 1925–45 average. reproduction reached 120 percent of the population replacement level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Acton Edged by Milton in Ninth Inclose
Acton Intermediates lost on a ninth inning rally at Milton by 5 to 4. Chabun pitched for Acton with Linds ay catching. Milton used Porter six innings and Braun three. Evans doubled in Acton's first run. Acton tied late but Milton pulled ahead in the seventh. Bonk singled and stole second for Milton's eventual winning run amid disputed umpiring. Box score notes include Porter six strikeouts, Braun one, and four Acton walks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Tver
Georgetown
Milton
Bonk
Dooney
Evans
Bank
Coxe
County Towners
Chabun
Lindsay
Porter
Braun
D. Brush
Voletzka
Nadalin
Toletzka
Han
Neutraal
Rovercott
Georges Town
Kentner
Waterhouse
Brush
DDT Stops Virginia Creeper Leaf Hopper Damage
The guide explains using 5 per cent dusts or sprays of DDT to control the Virginia Creeper leaf hopper on grape and Virginia Creeper. It recommends mixing two pounds of 50 per cent wettable DDT with 100 gallons of water and applying to cover leaf undersides, with initial treatment at half-grown leaves and a follow up two weeks later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Dusito
Handford
Dominion
Kamloops
B.C
Acton pond closure sparks call for new swimming pool
Local residents in Acton urge construction of a public pool after the pond was condemned removing the only swimming site. A letter-writer notes dangers of unsupervised water, promotes pools as safe, chlorinated venues with marked depths and child friendly design. The piece cites examples from Ontario towns with successful pools and invites further community input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Park
Acton
Brampton
Guelph
Ontario
Sidewalk Conversations in Brampton Town Life
The article notes pleasant street conversations as neighbors meet on sidewalks and walks. People regularly inquire about families and activities, valuing time spent catching up amid busy daily errands. It emphasizes keeping in touch with friends and home activities. Italy hopes to recapture its pre war tourist trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brampton
Italy
Dive For Safety As You Swim
Health experts advise feet first entering water to avoid water forced into the nose which can carry infections. Humans lack a duck like nostril and eyelid protection underwater, so swimmers should keep eyes and nose submerged as little as possible.
Endurance of Heat in Outdoor Work and Athletics
The text discusses how farmers and outdoor workers tolerate hot weather and how athletes perform in high temperatures. It notes that people engaging in outdoor activities seem to adapt to heat and cold well and marvels at the body's ability to function in extremes of weather.
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