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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 10, 1943
Page
2
The piece notes a shift from summer vacation planning to securing early jobs for extended work to support the war effort. It emphasizes that youth focus on employment over leisure as victory in 1944 nears, urging Canadians and allies to prioritize finishing the task.
The editorial notes that Acton children at public gatherings show a lack of training and discipline, suggesting parents and schools work together or keep children with them at events. It also addresses unconfirmed dog poisoning rumors and warns readers not to misquote newspapers, emphasizing reader interpretation.
The piece reflects on social debate, wartime reforms, and the impact of urban youth returning to farms for summer work. It notes how Socialist history influenced policy, the future role of the CCF, and how town and country youths gain mutual respect through practical farming labor and shared aims.
Editorial notes from The Smith Falls Record-News quote Col George Drew on Ontario’s government and reflect on voter apathy amid rationing. The piece mocks calls for free taxi transport to polls and describes farmers and townsfolk joining the Sunday Victory Garden with mixed enthusiasm.
Canada weighs manpower policy amid war budgets and farm labor supply concerns. Labour Minister Mitchell and others argue for quicker action to boost essential production while debates over selective service and meat distribution reflect wartime shortages and industry protests.
In the House of Commons Hon J L Asley cited three reasons Canada will receive less sugar for canning. Ships diverted to North Africa reduce supply, ship losses have cost 40 to 50 million pounds, and beet prospects fall short of the 90 million pounds typical yield.
The guide urges growing leafy greens and tender beets for vitamin rich meals. It details chard as an early maturing crop in 45 days, cutting leaves while the plant regrows, and beet greens thinned to four to six inches apart. Green leaves and beets provide nutritious options through early summer and into fall.
The notice outlines how lease forms must be titled and prepared in triplicate. Copies go to the landlord, the tenant, and the WAKE administration within a day of signing.
London reports the Labor Ministry will grant exemption from war work to women who must bond land workers and members of the Women’s Land Army who are bogged down at home.
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