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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 17, 1948
Page
7
Erin Ross was returned to office in Wellington North by no majority of 931 votes. A long time village resident, Ross will serve again as the Liberal candidate. Local farming notes highlight Wellington County leading Ontario in cattle marketing for March. A wedding, lovely in its tone, united Lol Ethelyn Graham to Arthur William Kennedy on a June Saturday evening.
William Itchfield is reinstated as postmaster of Oakville after a recent realignment. Oakville High School leads with an average of six points per game, placing in the Dominion Intermatics at Montreal. A service at St. Jude’s Church featured Bishop L W B Broughall dedicating a new lighting system and gifts. Town council records two protests against a proposed government liquor store at Church and George Streets.
In a home game Brampton Papermakers defeated Milton 10 to 6 as Scottie Patterson pitched effectively in relief? Oakville tied for second after a strong defensive showing by Acton and Robson. George town fans recalled past hockey victories while Milton’s pitcher struggled and Sam Smwder endured a long relief outing.
International Conference on Safety of Life at Sea in London recommends each passenger ship carry at least one motor propelled lifeboat. The proposal aims to boost marine rescue capability and reduce risk to travelers at sea.
Three Georgetown inns named among graduates receiving Bachelor of Arts degrees at a spring ceremony officiated by Rev. Set. Patriot Mae Robinson and Ted Barber led the couple in a double ceremony on June 5. Funeral attendees included Lilian Watson and Mrs. BE Hamilton in St. Catharines for George Honre. Mr. and Mrs. Gauvin marked their 30th wedding anniversary May 24 with a family party at Kaygwen hosted by George Lake.
A two hundred year old fragment argues that kings and ministers overstep in regulating private wealth and import limits while themselves frantically spending, claiming rulers ruin the state's finances while subjects suffer less. The text reflects early economic critique by Adam Smith.
The note questions government spending and argues for increased public expenditure despite reduced capacity to produce wealth. It reflects concerns about how money is valued by the public and inquiries what Adam Smith would think. It urges more government revenue use for broader needs beyond perceived necessities.
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