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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 18, 1931
Page
2
A Canadian Wheat Pool official states Canada can compete with Russia and other nations in wheat trade. He argues Europe will remain a major importer for generations and Canada holds the greatest net comparative advantage as the source of supply.
The Premier announces a three member Tariff Board with a chairman earning $12 000 yearly and two members at $10 000 each. Though described as stronger, its role remains advisory to investigate and recommend tariff policy, with potential to aid government and industry. The Simcoe Reformer notes mixed improvements and duties.
A country editor reflects on a School Board gathering last Wednesday evening where teachers applied for two High School posts. The writer notes many applications lacked required qualifications and suggests a standardized form to streamline future hiring, while acknowledging mixed reactions from teachers about publicizing the process.
The piece notes Acton Council and other municipalities will send a list of recommendations to the Provincial committee on changes to the Municipal Act. Uniform daylight saving, taxation on mail order houses, transient traders law, and electing Councillors in a two and one year cycle are among anticipated topics.
The piece argues that graduation is not an end but a beginning. It notes colleges and schools train minds but real success depends on applying knowledge in the real world, handling emergencies, and continually learning. It invokes Thomas Edison to suggest one never truly graduates.
Newspaper men and friends learn editor J C Templin of Fergus News Record is recovering well after illness. A four hour jury verdict found Solloway and Mills not guilty. The piece notes bias in stock broker trials and comments on economy measures and sweeping headlines in dailies. It mentions a large liquor still found by customs at Humberstone and critiques the Liquor Control Act. It ends with local tax rate notes and a postmaster’s resignation over personal rights and religion.
A rambling 19th or early 20th century fragment describes Ginger Farm residents plotting summer advertising thoughts and a humorous chicken hunt. The narrator recalls a wild chase to catch a runaway chick and muses on hunting, farming life, and playful animal antics.
A restored view of the Canadian Pacific Liner Empress of Britain highlights its 42 600 ton class design, two main propeller screws each 26 tons and a 17 14 ton smaller hub propeller, delivering 25.52 knots during a measured mile run. The 67 ton rudder and a specially built transport track for the helm are noted, with the ship’s rapid passage marking a postwar speed record for a British liner.
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