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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 26, 1968
Page
2
Esquesing Council moves to require five years of legal title before land separation to curb speculation and preserve rural character. The plan also seeks more industrial assessment to balance a rising residential and farm tax base, with talk of an industrial park in Esquesing as a solution.
Statistics from the Dominion Bureau of Statistics show Canada shifting toward apartment living, with single detached dwellings dropping from 65 to 62 percent and flats rising from 25 to 29 percent from 1961 to 1964. In major cities, apartments already dominate, while Acton district remains short of affordable housing. The piece argues most Canadians prefer owning a detached home with a lawn, but land constraints and high costs push many toward rentals or apartments, leaving Acton with scarce, unaffordable housing and a stalled local development.
A service station returns a gasoline card damaged by folding and bending. The head office replaces it for the holder identified as Mrs Badley Bant. The piece notes the power of punched cards and cautions against damaging them.
A veteran politician is defined as one who can juggle a hot potato until it cools. The saying notes that behind every successful man stands a surprised mother-in-law, reflecting light humor about family, fame, and political life.
A Free Press editorial reflects on national violence after Senator Robert Kennedy's murder. It praises the Kennedy family's composure, laments persistent American violence, notes gun proliferation and rising unrest, contrasts Canada with America, and urges solutions to violence while praising American goodwill.
The Free Press reports on local events and notable happenings of June 24 1948 with contemporary society notes and brief summaries of city affairs. Names, dates, and places reflect a mid century community record. The item captures a snapshot of daily life and public notices from that edition.
Twenty years ago the Highway Department urged motorists to correct mechanical defects while few items urged correcting human faults in drivers. Notable notes include Mrs C E Davenport’s Busy Bees meeting and several local social movements. Recent items mention reunions, travel, and a nursing graduation in Guelph. A new air conditioning system is installed at the Roxy Theatre this week.
A 1803 era note reports the Criminal Code revision taking effect after July 1 allowing an accused to compel self conviction or perjury. The bill faces Lords scrutiny, with the Commons pushing forward amid interest from Canada’s legal community. Town items note Mr John Warren moving to a new home in Esquae and passing travelers. a transient bear couple tourism briefly appears. The Lovers Walk sidewalk gains name, Canada Grove tannery expansion doubles capacity, and a long Amherst Shore resident with 25 children is mentioned alongside bridal tour returnees Andre and John Cameron.
Fifty years ago a school problem from 9th century England asks a boy’s age using long life terms. Dominion Day in Canada nears as Milton merchants wrap up early on Saturdays. County Council rejects Readhead tire widening bye law amid farmer opposition.
The church lists morning rites at 9 00 and 11 00 with worship and Sunday School at 10 30 and 11 00 MK Martins Sunday School 10 00 evangelistic service at 7 00 Bible study Tuesday 8 PM prayer service Christ Ambassadors Thursday 8 PM and a John 3 3 scripture verse Jesus says one must be born again to see the Kingdom of God.
Acton Baptist Church founded 1842 announces Sunday June 30 1963 activities with 9.45 a.m. church school and adult Bible class 11.00 a.m. morning service and 7.00 p.m. evening evangel. No evening service tonight with midweek prayer and choir practices. The invitation extends to the whole family to attend any church of choice.
A 1868 issue notes government plan to establish a Milton savings bank starting July 1. It urges young men to save quarters with Mr Logue, promising quick accumulations, while also criticizing Township Council for using public funds for private legal advice and lamenting road damage and unsafe stump fences hindering travel along the wagon track.
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