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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 25, 1946

Page

6

Russian espionage report exposes Soviet networks in Canada

Ottawa files reveal a two month Royal Commission on Soviet espionage in Canada led by Justices Kellock and Taschereau. The study cites 72 years of Soviet activity, names suspected agents including Fred Rose and Sam Carr, notes detentions and impending actions, and mentions labor strikes and budget debates shaping policy responses.

Ottawa Royal Commission Canada Justice Kellock Justice Tascher~eau Supreme Court of Canada Ome Venre Adare Moscow Communist Party Labor Progressive Party Fred Hoe Labor Progressive Sem Carr Ree Pele Ice Carr John Soboloff Toronto William M. Pappin Henry Harris Sam Carr Mackenne King Justice Department Justice St Laurent Spe Cnse de David Shugar Health Department Perons Mir Emma Watkin Mary Kathleen Willacher High Commissioner's Office Fred Rose Edward Macrall Raymond Boyer Montreal

Unclear OCR Item on 9 final Clean-up Discussion

Fragmentary text mentions end to a passion and a contentious Mag Quession likely to be tackled again next year. Names and precise details are unreadable.

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Cravydul Anulyrn Bait In Angling History

Crayfish remains a key bait for smali-mouth black bem in its range forming two thirds of its diet. Fresh or preserved crayfish attract anglers and are often found hiding under stones or along margins. A large farm uses gill nets in fifty feet of water as part of a Meld party effort by the Royal Ontario Museum. Other species spend most of the year in burrows or swamps, emerging in spring to breed.

Royal Ontario Museum

Ancient Indian Trail Network in Ontabrian Region

In July and August readers recall long ago woodland routes used by Indigenous peoples to travel between watercourses. Early French explorers noted these paths, later mapped as the Trent System used in 1615 by Champlain. Paul Kane’s portraits at the Ontario gallery show Indigenous tribes along these trails.

Amence Iejpe Tredere Tyers Trent Georgian Way Lake Ontario Paul Kane Ontario Royal Ontario Museum

Public auction at Guelph farm sale listing cattle tools and equipment

The sale at the Pat fe y Block near Moyshoro Station lists 1600 lb horses, cattle of Holstein and Shorthorn breeds, hogs, pigs, tractors and farm implements. Auctioneers Elliott and Hindley advertise cash on day of sale with no reserve.

Fmery Aradely Con 3 Guelph Pat Fey Moyshoro Staton Cone Bratleday Guernsey York Newt Case Biesell Woods Bealty Gmnell H. C Emery H.C Turin Niagara Wagan Portland

Former Airman Starts Diaper Service Firm in Montreal

Abe Steinberg a former Royal Canadian Air Force member organizes The Wee Folks Diaper Service with Abs ands partners. The venture offers diaper washing and pickup delivery for 1.20 weekly with Chicago firms cited as competitors. Veterans affairs records show over 1 600 veterans in the district now involved in business.

Trenpfort Abe” Steinberg Royal Canadian Air Force Wee Abs Abe Chiago Chicago Department of Veterans

Community co operation prints Carboo Weekly Observer edition

When publisher J. J. Hatchcraft fell ill in Columbia town neighbors rallied to publish the Carboo Weekly Observer. Led by Louis Le Hourdais a volunteer crew produced the edition on time for the community.

Quesnes BOC Columbia J. J. Hatchcraft Carboo Weekly Observer Louis le Hourdais Coalition ML A-Cariboo Evrl

Socialism 18 Good For You In Public Debate

A satirical review criticizes socialism and its costs citing Sir Wilfrid Starling and Wotlasm on taxpayer burdens. It argues government spending touches transport, gas, trains, hotels, officials, and public services across Canada and Saskatchewan, suggesting critics lose free ticket advantages.

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Flying salesman pilot hopes to travel Canada by plane

Jack Fawkes, a Winnipeg Flying Club member, claims to be Canada’s first travelling salesman pilot. He flew from Dartmouth to Halifax in a night plane, planning to visit Toronto Vancouver clients in about two weeks. He asserts no schedules constrain him, preferring air travel to train or auto as cheaper.

Halifax Jack Fawkes Vfewkas Canada Faukes Winnipeg Flying Club Dartmouth Toronto Ba Ta Vancouver tJraveller-pilot Canesian

Solicitor Struggles With Ambulance Speed Question

Vancouver CT City Solicitor A Lard said discretion governs ambulance speed through busy intersections during emergencies. The Official Traffic Commission discussed whether a universal top speed for ambulances is feasible or appropriate for all emergencies.

Vancouver Official Traffic Commission

Fort Frances considers curfew by law for youths

Fort Frances town council moves to curb juvenile trouble with a curfew making children under 16 illegal on streets after 8:30 PM. Parents face fines for violations.

Fort Frances, Ont Fort Frances

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