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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 03, 1948

Page

10

Benson criticizes party discipline in Sask Legislature

Regins reports Jacob Benson MLA for Lost Mountain condemns CCF discipline, attacks social service spending, and warns the government that cutting benefits will cost it popularity. He argues taxpayers are wary of political virtue signaling and redistributive policy. The piece frames it as a political discovery about voter gratitude and resentment.

Regins Jacob Benson C.C Lost Mountain Saskatchewan Benson M.L.A C.C.F C.C F CCF

Penguin Prom ends season with mixed review

The Penguin Club Prom concluded a successful season with an entry setup by Rena Aralda and a gold gift for Miss Joear Somerville. The evening featured a critique of the orchestra and a decorative gym with a buffet, followed by remarks on a proposed Acton teen swimming pool and a community fundraising idea.

Penguin Club Rena Aralda Reeve J. Gray Johnny Gray Joear Somerville

Hatton County League tight race shapes up after weekend games

Milton defeats Oakville to lead the standings while Acton beats Georgetown. Oakville and Acton share second place after one win and one loss. Georgetown sits with two losses. The piece notes Georgetown’s weak pitching and mentions Seattle Patterson’s availability issue.

Hatton County League Ads Milton Oakville Acton Georgetown Milfor Ontario Port Town

Taxing the Dreams of Tomorrow by Ioaeph Lister Rutledge

The text argues that all progress hinges on rewards for initiative and vision. It cites Henry Ford rising from a bicycle shop to a vast automotive empire, asserting fortune comes from personal effort and merit. Suppressing rewards would blunt ambition and hinder future invention and employment.

Ioaeph Lister Rutledge Anyax Someon Jist Henry Ford

Juveniles Open Schedule in Oakville Against Milton

Oakville gears up for a busy sports weekend with the Juveniles opening Friday against Milton, under coach Bill Holloway. Acton Park buzzes with practice as the town anticipates strong play and a revived baseball scene in Ontario.

Oakville Ogainst Milton Johnny Gay Acton Park Ontario Milton Bill Holloway Bob Martin

Britain builds first gas turbine for cars at fair

Britain unveils the world’s first road gas turbine prototype at the British Industries Fair in Birmingham. The compact engine measures 7 inches by 5 feet, weighs 250 pounds, with 1/2 inch steel blades and 35 to 40 hp output. It runs on diesel oil and even candle ends.

Britain Birmingham

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