Canadians Braced by British Observations on National Image
The piece surveys remarks by Prince Philip Sir Julian Huxley and others about Canada noting drab cities and low fitness while contrasting with British media. It cites a TV quiz where San Francisco residents showed limited knowledge of Canada, highlighting misperceptions and immigrant insights.
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Prince Philip
Canada
Julian Huxley
Sir Thomas Beecham
Canadian Radio
Brendan Behan
British Isles
London
Manchester
Rome
Paris
B.B.C
San_Francisco
Ontario
Laurier
St. Laurent
Holland
I Am a Conservative in These Trying Times
The narrator declares himself a conservative at heart amid social shifts and liberal pressures. He recalls restless nights and a chaotic morning scene as family and pets react to his awakening, then embraces a renewed hardline stance against liberal tolerance and diversity.
Conservative Manifesto Raises Backlash Over Liberalism
A fragmented screed argues for a new conservative movement to curb liberal views, promote traditional roles, and push policy like banning women smoking in public. It vows tax cuts, anti minor ity tolerance critique, and a crackdown on perceived socialist groups while condemning liberal rhetoric.
You Know Phrase Dilutes Meaning in Public Speech
The piece criticizes crowd talk and the overuse of you know and gabble gabble in media and public discourse. It argues this verbal laziness signals muddled thought and shifts emphasis from content to noisy sound, degrading communication overall.
City Lights in danger of vanishing as Canadians urbanize
The article notes Canada shifted from rural to urban dominance, with two thirds urban by 1956 and likely higher since. It argues the countryside faces decline as cities pull in more people, yet wonders what remains for farming communities if the trend continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
Tae
Canada
Toronto
Montreal
Vancouver
Et al
Revenues of all governments reach new 1960 high
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics notes total government revenues rose from 4 818 million in 1950 to 11 297 million in 1960, a record high. Taxes of all kinds contribute to the surge.
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Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Community Centre Fund Proof Of Acton Spirit
The canvass shows strong support for a Community Centre in Acton. Residents respond with a united spirit and belief that the project can improve life in Acton and district, knitting the community closer together through collective effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
1941 Free Press highlights bingo car crash and parade
The June 12 1941 issue notes a large bingo event in Acton arena raising funds for war work by Beardmore on the Co employees. It reports injuries from a Morton car crash east of Sitaha hill and a parade with Newmarket soldiers and a pipe band, plus local relief efforts and a fire of community activities.
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The
Free Press
Acton Arena
Beardmore
F. Cales
Morton
Vna
Sitaha Hill
Jem Nan
Collier
Newemarket
Newmarket Training Centre
Amos Mason
Vanecouver
Flc
Wilds
Acton and Area Professional Directory Listing
Directory style listing for Acton Ontario professionals includes doctors dentists lawyers accountants optometrist and transportation services with addresses phone numbers and office hours. Notables include Dr W G C Kenney Dr A J Buchanan Dr D A Garrett and Bruce E Shoemaker among others with listings for Gray Coach Lines Canadian National Railways Lever & Hoskin and local public notices.
Optimism Grows as Community Centre Drive Nears Goal
A local column reflects on shifting mood from doubt to confidence as a $60,000 campaign to fund the community centre approaches completion. The writer notes pride in district cooperation and previews future town projects, alongside porch notes about Decoration Day, census work, and peaceful summer evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pam
Janey
TP O
Fairview Cemetery
Free Press
A Grandmother Warned as Bride Receives Life Advice
A young bride receives cryptic counsel about marriage from her grandmother. The speaker contrasts hope for an easier married life with the burdens she has already borne, noting both Pa and the fire have weighed on her days as each burden vanishes when the other appears.
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Sein
Ming
Also Mentioned on This Page
Diefenbaker
Hiny
Hugh
Halseface
Nea Storg
Murkil
Carsarean
Women's Institute
Canadian Legion
Shi
CCF
Acton Free Press
Dills Printing and Publishing Co. Ltd
Willow St
Audit Bureau of Circulations
C.W.N.A
Ontario-Quebec
Canad
United States
Ottawa
G. A. Dills
David R. Dills
Helen Campbell
Free Preas
Kne
Laurelia Gray Church
Lorne Scots Jelt Mondry
Niagara
Nc. & Gamble
Sergt
Grippy
Serge
Harwood
Hendry
Arper
Main
Mall
Aras
Cpl
Tom Alger
George A. Jinterdy
Apscatferd
Acton Tanning Company
Young Alger
Tinteroy
Tintetay
Jie
Vile
Hamilton Conference
Gall
Messrs
Beardmere and Co. T
Geenpoof
Fairy Lake
Chirge
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
W. G. C. Kenney
Symon Block
Mill St. E
Church St E
D.A. Garrett
Corner of Willow and
Raver St
Entrance River St
Avton
Out
Mone
Robert D. Buckner
Wellington St. Acton
F. L. Wright
H. Leib
Corner Mel
Frederick Street
A. J. Buchanan
Getter
LEGAL
C. F. Leatherland
Q.C
Lt Acton
A. Braida
BA. Barritter
Sohenor
Notary Public
Main St. S. Acton
Cork St F
Guelph
Euneral Directors
Jountey Maker
Bruce E. Shoemaker
Mar
E. L. Buchner
R.O
Optometran
Robert R. Hamilton Scitantte
Tome Cilaase
Raetowne
Saatvar
Lever & Hoskin Chartered Accountants
Mean
Noo
King St
Tir Ceteagrbett
Torento W. Phone
Gray Coach Lines
Sat
Sun
Mab
Eronte
Westhound
Stratford
Oso
Air Home
Cate Dian
Waterun
Tay
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