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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 03, 1960
Page
2
Editorial warns heavy snowfall was cleared quickly but snow dumped on River St by the school stream risks a dangerous snow bridge and spring floods. It urges fencing or barriers near the creek and notes potential child risk and property damage from delayed snow melt and undermined banks.
The piece argues that Soviet promises on disarmament and tests are suspect and cites Edward Crankshaw's critique of Khrushchev's figures. It notes 1959 grain output rose only due to natural factors, while overall agricultural production fell about 10 percent, blaming phony statistics and inflated Seven-Year Plan claims.
A pamphlet from the Toronto Better Business Bureau cautions buyers about door to door solicitors. It urges verifying credentials, checking manufacturer names, reading contracts before signing, confirming guarantees, and researching dealers with local authorities or chambers of commerce.
The Canora Sask Courier notes that as government control and collectivism rise, individual effort shrinks and fewer people know how to use freedom and initiative. The trend is a cycle where “one- micro” government grows while personal responsibility fades, eroding self-reliance in society.
A writer contrasts quiet small town winters with bustling urban culture. He notes city pleasures like bars, theaters, and events attract restless crowds, while small towns spiral into social activity and gossip. He reflects on a winter routine with family, a birthday, and a dinner outing.
A breezy, first person portrait of a typical week in a winter in a small town. The narrator details family routines and local events from Saturday errands to church, school, concerts, and a weekend trip to the city for relief from routine. The piece reflects quiet daily life and the longing for weekend escape.
Oakville Trafalgar annexation hearings cost about 80 000 with Oakville paying 34 000 and Trafalgar 45 000 in defence. The article notes ongoing expenses, professional advice, and municipal staff time, hinting more money will be spent amid annexation debates. Councillors in Orangeville face criticism for negligence after attacks on two applicants for a new sewage plant operator.
A 1910 Free Press item reports W J Gordon installing a Landis sewing machine in his harness shop, touted as labor saving with a belt drive. The report describes a theft arrest of Duncan McLaughlin, a shooting incident, and various local notes including a Grand Trunk Railroad brake man, a ship arrival, and a Women’s Institute gathering.
In a Free Press excerpt dated March 7 1940 Georgetown Herald coverage notes Halton County teams fighting for playoff spots with Acton Rural and local clubs showing strong play. The piece highlights tense contests and scheduling for the week along with a remark on a poorly controlled driver and lane discipline.
Dr H Leib among entries with telephone numbers and appointment notes. Mul and Frederick seek two hour blocks by ntment, office hours listed as 6 pm and 8 pm. other names include Barrister Sollertos Newry Public. Hastings Payne hours and phone numbers appear. scattered fragments suggest a telephoned directory or clinic notice with multiple entries and times.
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