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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 10, 1948
Page
2
The piece argues high taxes curb incentives for both manufacturers and workers amid postwar Canada. Farmers say extra taxation reduces farm input and repairs, while factory workers avoid overtime. It calls for reduced taxes to restore personal control over earnings and accelerate housing, municipal projects, and social progress.
The 1948 amendments to the Municipal Act prompted by the Minister of Municipal Affairs faced strong city opposition. The changes narrowed exemptions, tying licenses to local entities and employees, effectively restricting nonresident producers and their agents from hawking goods without licenses. The 1943 revision partially rolled back gains by allowing license exemptions for tax paying businesses or their agents, altering previous protections for Ontario growers and manufacturers.
The Municipal World argues that the changes let non resident manufacturers avoid licenses by appointing a tax paying local as hawker or peddler. It notes loopholes that could enable manufacturers or their agents to hawk wares without the maker or local agent securing licenses.
The Toronto Police traffic inspector warned the five day week worsens accidents and deaths by speeding up traffic and encouraging rule violations. He noted about 1000 summonses are issued daily and cited non urban drivers as equally indifferent to regulations.
The Ontario Council of Carpenters and Joiners of America calls for an immediate halt to immigration and displaced persons entering Canada. The Financial Post warns such resolutions could lead to broader anti immigration demands as housing costs soar while workers confront a booming job market and expanding development opportunities.
Editorial notes discuss holiday safety, Ontario election conclusions, unpredictable outcomes, weather impacts, Elora ending its police agreement for cost reasons, exam periods, and the retirement of Sir L.J. Hey the wartime finance minister with praise for Flo Isley as a respected Dominion figure.
Free Press June 10 recalls Acton history with John Lindsay residence in Limehouse, and Mr. Asa Hall's 80th birthday. May school honor roll lists Bannockburn students. Caterpillar nuisance halts trains near Owen Sound and Carleton Place. A. W. Storey orders a cenotaph for his father's tomb in Fairview Cemetery.
Mrs John Lawson buys Wilbur Street home and plans move from Toronto to Acton. Dr George S Christie to succeed Dr J B Reynolds as President of Ontario Agricultural College. Walker Lodge members visit Orangeville for Rev Gabriel Maguire talk. Toronto University graduates include Isabel McNiven Jean Kennedy and J C Lindsay. Knox Ladies Aid hosted at Landsborough home. DIED ABRAHAM Emma Abraham widow of James Abraham formerly of Acton aged 74.
Records show carbon monoxide can kill when cars are started in closed garages. Do not run the motor in enclosed spaces and ensure exhaust systems do not leak into the vehicle. Take caution to prevent fatal exposure from hidden CO buildup.
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