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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 13, 1947

Page

2

Georgetown District High School Debate Prompts March Meeting

Georgetown officials plan a March 31 meeting with High School Board and Council representatives to discuss proposals for a district high school. The town may donate land, with Georgetown favored as the school site, while others seek cooperative support. The piece urges civic cooperation to broaden educational facilities for all district residents.

Georgetown Herald Georgetown Free Press and Champion The Herald

Traffic Snarls and Divorce Hon. Russell T Kelley

The article debates criticism of Ontario Health Minister Russell T Kelley for frequent public speeches. It questions the validity of the complaints and suggests future remarks may become more frequent as observers weigh his tone and intent.

Russell T. Kelley Ontario Kelley

City traffic and marriage strain, a curious theory

The Financial Post reports Mr. Kelley posits a link between traffic congestion and rising divorce rates in large cities. He cites stressed husbands and quarrels after long drives, offering two light-hearted paths: surrender the car to the wife or adopt a philosophical view as in a golfer’s tale.

Kelley Amall-Towna The Financial Post

Tax plans and rumors shape Ottawa Toronto debates

Citizens face looming taxes as Ottawa and Toronto clash over collection methods. War era subsidies and price controls limited efficiency and cost of living pressures rise. Lawmakers consider simplifying tax schemes to ease burdens and support producers while seeking clearer collection timelines.

Ottawa Toronto Dominion

Bridge sets lure shoppers with fifth chair at Chicago store

An editorial notes a Chicago department store markets sales by practical appeal offering bridge sets with a fifth chair for kibitzers. It also covers the Red Cross appeal, road repairs, and various international and public affairs opinions from multiple papers.

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