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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 26, 1947
Page
2
On this birthday Canadians reflect on eighty years since Confederation. The piece notes Canada’s growth from pioneer days to its current global standing and expresses pride, gratitude, and optimism for the future. It emphasizes natural resources and prudent progress without boasting.
The piece questions Britain's "Work or Want" posters aimed at lifting underproduction fears. It cites Mr. Farrar Vickers arguing fear or greed won't motivate work. true drive comes from freedom and leadership inspiring willing workers to produce for the nation.
The discussion notes that public prices for bread remain controlled while bakers face drawbacks paid by the public and higher production costs. It warns that even with the present system, eventual price rises are likely as milling and baking costs are passed to consumers. The text implies bakers and millers do not benefit from current drawbacks.
The text argues that when spending stops, government expenditures drop by the public amount paid for bread and four. It stresses that tax reductions should match the money saved by the public, insisting implementation when such savings occur.
The Financial Post reports Elmira plans a town wide weed control drive with two applications of 2 4 D to parks streets vacant lots and private property. It argues that municipal and neighbor cooperation is essential to prevent reinfestation and costly ongoing spraying.
The Le Mars Sentinel notes 1945 Iowa egg sales reached 4 427 005 000 eggs with income rivaling Texas citrus revenue. Eggs now provide the farm wife’s pin money, and mechanization is only part of the generation’s farm life changes in Iowa.
In Peel County last week voters backed the Canada Temperance Act by 557 to preserve state controls on alcohol. The editorial notes the Privy Council ruling validating the act and credits the Port Credit Legion branch and Edward C. Drew in the campaign, arguing Peel should lead a statewide vote on Ontario liquor policy.
The piece comments on midweek holidays and a dress debate in the House of Commons, noting pension policy and a cautious housing market. It observes builders pricing themselves out of the market and forecasts a potential slowdown in industrial construction amid uncertain winds.
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