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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 30, 1953
Page
2
The article reports a stop to the Korean war after three years of fighting with combatants withdrawing on Monday morning. It notes that many view the ceasefire as hopeful, ending decades of conflict and bloodshed and urging a return to peaceful pursuits.
A city letter column warns readers about a pamphlet from Bombay claiming spiritual and magnetic powers. It promises cures for fits diabetes and even love problems in exchange for money, plus charms perfume and hypnotism lessons. The piece urges caution and notes wartime censorship may be justified again.
As the election nears the piece notes voters may be influenced less by campaign speeches due to many platforms and contradictions. It reflects on how past government conditions and limited campaign time affect the elector's choice and how ballots remain secret.
A readers notes critique police radar and court use arguing courts fail to enforce speed laws. The author urges Attorney General reform and better courtroom application of common sense, citing a driver fined after speeding 90 mph. A call for aligning highways police work with judiciary action.
British and Canadian steel observers cite Canada as driving major expansion in steel output. The July bulletin notes Canada likely leads future increases, while past gains from 1938 to 1951 show the strongest percentage rise among large producers.
The Ontario Liquor Control Board reports 1952 year end liquor, wine and beer sales totaling 228,008,214 up 8.3 percent from the prior year. A family of four spent about 190 that year with taxes averaging 93 per family. Distilleries breweries and government profited, taxes reaching 112,000,000, as court records and highway tragedies underscored the costs.
Three nominees Stan Allen for the CCF Sybil Bennett for the Progressive Conservatives and Murray McPhail for the Liberals faced deposits of 200 dollars with nominations closing Monday at 2 PM Standard Time in Milton. The article details withdrawal rules elections procedures and polling locations across Halton municipalities.
Milton plans a two room separate school with site purchased. It may be taught by Sisters of St. Joseph pending board approval. Work to start in September 1954.
A young Lord Halifax rode a London to Bath tram and, amid two sour spinsters, kissed loudly in a tunnel. On emerging, he tipped his hat and asked which lady deserved the playful interlude before stepping off, leaving the pair amused and suspicious.
Sunday program lists 1000 am Sunday School focused on character development 1100 am Morning Worship with Thought for the Week Define Christianity in one word Lear of Me 945 am Church School 100 am Reverend Alex Jo Caulder B A BD 700 pm Service in St Albans Church inviting a warm welcome for attendees
Local listing details physicians dentists lawyers accountants real estate and other services in Acton Ontario. Includes Dr W G C Kenney Dr D A Garrett Dr A J Buchanan Barrister Co F Leatherland Chartered Accountant Wright Real Estate and Insurance office hours and contact info plus funeral home details.
The Provincial Board of Health annual report for 1902 notes 0.43 percent mortality from diphtheria smallpox scarlet fever and typhoid. June deaths reach 1844 against 1844 previous year with measles 52 diphtheria 26 and typhoid 13 among contagious diseases. The Board of Education appointed W H Stewart of Bath to lead the high school department. Dominion samples wheat oats barley to show Canada at St Louis exposition amid strong winter wheat.
The statement outlines two needs for equality: the wealthy understanding poverty and the poor understanding wealth. It frames social insight as a bridge between classes to inform fairness and work.
A morning blaze near Beardmore proved hard to control before the fire brigade contained it. The Nonogguweya Presbyterian church garden party last week drew a good crowd and ideal weather for a splendid program. Mian Margaret Forbes of Ottawa visits with Miss Edna Burnell and Professor Richardson of Chicago. Mr A G Clarridge hosted callers after Bannockburn school days. H N Farmer buys Mill Street lot for a new office building and apartments. Acton Citizens' Band performed a patriotic song selection by Jimmie Fox, with plans to feature it in a future program.
A fragment shows a woman asking if a man would mourn her death and visit the cemetery. He responds yes with growing animation and mentions passing the cemetery on the way to the golf course.
Eastbound daily times show a 5.40 ae period and prices around 16 pm. A daily flyer circulates at Georgetown with evening and Sunday schedules.
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