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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 30, 1949
Page
2
A 1949 reflection on Canada ten provinces strong since Confederation in 1867 with Newfoundland joining, noting Canada as a great dominion and world power. It emphasizes advancement in industry agriculture and population and calls for continued moral progress and respect for law as nation-building factors.
The electors delivered a decisive Liberal majority the largest since confederation signaling five years of Liberal government. Analysts note two observations: notable local support for trusted figures and the rise of Conservative faction concerns. The piece urges firmness from Hon. Louis St Laurent and reflects on party history, fiscal restraint, and lessons from new party promises. A side note covers a Buffalo convention linking Canadian and American editors on common newspaper issues.
Report notes the first international style newspaper meeting with Canadian and American editors and speakers sharing perspectives. It highlights holiday traffic safety urged by Ontario minister George Doucett and Owen Sound’s rejection of liquor outlets, warning liquor revenue may trump public welfare.
General Manager Flwood Hughes of the Canadian National Exhibition states a proposed fountain and pond project costing 48000 dollars would be funded by a Dominion Government grant with no taxpayer expense. He argues governments rely on taxpayers for all spending, challenging the idea of free gifts from public funds.
Editorial notes mark Dominion Day and Canada’s eighty second birthday with July holidays. Rainfall remains spotty and the district misses pockets of profit. The election is over and Toronto papers resume world news. A Windsor Daily Star line calls bad temper undermining judgment and cites Professor Karl Bernhardt of the University of Toronto noting a moody motorman or bus driver as a danger to passengers.
Four hundred and twenty Uckets were sold at Acton for the Farmer's Institute excursion to Guelph on Saturday. Tenders for Baptist Church building work were accepted for carpenter John Evans Acton brickwork Thos W Taylor Naase yuweya plastering John Kennedy Nassageweye. The new church will be Millon pressed brick with slate foundation and a school room. The Acton lacrosse game vs Galt ended 4-3 with Galt winning. MARRIED PURSELL RAMSEY at Gloversville NY. Margaret Ramseys youngest daughter of Wm Ramses formerly of Acton.
Reports from Acton include Alfred Bishop accepted for a Toronto Police position and community events. Teachers from Acton Cantinustaun and Public Schools, plus Lorne and Bannockburn schools, gathered at the Manse to honor retiring Acton staff. The Dublin Branch Women’s Trust held a meeting with a copper contest banquet. Scout activities note Bow Scouts training and Brampton troop members. Births record Sprowle daughter to Mr and Mrs Griffin Sprowle. Caldwell news lists Ida Hen yell as fourth daughter of Rev and Mrs Caldwell.
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