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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 05, 1947
Page
2
The letter condemns suspected dog patrols that tip garbage cans and inspect waste at night. The author urges strict penalties for owners who let pets roam and stresses cruelty of using poison. Readers are asked to propose solutions to curb such incidents.
A Lifes Insurance Magazine excerpt argues for harsher penalties and permanent or long term license revocation for drunk drivers. It calls for mandatory testing and realistic action, stating only determined reform can improve highway safety amid social pressure. Bowmanville Statesman notes Canada’s wartime and peacetime costs totaling about 25 billion dollars to date, including aid to Britain, Russia and others.
A special crime article argues against yearly detachable license plates noting they are hard to control and easy for thieves. It proposes welding a permanent number to the car body to prevent plate swapping and simplify tax transfer reporting.
The piece argues the rising drink driven accidents demand action beyond pleas from distillers. It cites growing alcohol use and a lax response from lawmakers police and courts as key factors in the ongoing problem.
A MacLean Hunter publication breakdown shows $100 earned from a $7,373,037 enterprise. Wages absorb $21.47, paper $21.47, depreciation $1.48, postage $3.60, taxes $4.88, pensions and insurance $1.45, leaving $5.74 for dividends, bond interest and surplus. Taxes rival profits, suggesting government partnership with business.
Editorial notes report Smiths Falls launches a 50000 dollar public subscription drive to rebuild a modern arena and community centre after last year’s fire. The piece mentions June 15 Fathers Day plans, rainy weather, weekend editor absence, and local events. It also notes dances, travel fatalities, and Maritime coal miners returning after 100 days idle.
A list of varied Westbound Daily times includes 1.27 am on Monday only 12.09 am daily except Sunday and 4.44 am 6.45 pm 7.30 pm with Saturday and Sunday anomalies. Other entries note 1.38 pm Sunday only 4.43 am flagstop and a Flyer at Guelph except weekend.
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