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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 18, 1948
Page
2
The article argues wages, prices, and job security hinge on productive effort and costs. It warns of a looming triple threat of economic collapse, totalitarian rule, and war. It calls for a disciplined citizenry to defend democracy and unite for a moral, collective national effort.
A long personal letter recounts a trip to Toronto with shopping and a Barbara Ann ceremony at City Hall. The writer describes crowds, navigating elevators, and tours, including an excursion to a department store and humorous streetcar incidents.
The Gazette notes widespread tax hikes with Guelph at 52 mills and other municipalities facing steeper levies. It argues 25 percent assessment increases may better reflect real estate values and calls out provincial aid on roads and schools as insufficient to stem rising service costs.
Public savings deposits in chartered banks rose by 83 million in January to a new high above 3.8 billion, while demand deposits fell 222 million and total public deposits were down 139 million for the month but still 277 million above 1947. The trend reflects continued employment strength and heavy depositor savings despite some unemployment. Banks have stepped up deposit advertising to attract funds. Demand deposits declined largely as firms moved money into operations.
The piece discusses how April and spring bring shifting seasons and customs, including ongoing debates over daylight saving and summer dog restraint rules. Rural versus urban perspectives shape views on daylight saving, while pet owners and garbage concerns split opinions on dog restrictions.
Spring’s arrival and Easter near, with plans turning to seed catalogues and summer sports. Travel off main roads warned. Acton to Milton road remains rough. Canada home costs stable. hopes for modest improvements in housing. Fergus News Record defends its sports writer against a critical editorial. Orillia Council resists parking meter pressure, files read but not acted.
The Ontario Department of Highways warns that knowing and following traffic laws reduces the chance of breaking them and causing accidents. Drivers are urged to understand the rules and obey them to protect their lives and others.
A messy OCR fragment lists days and times with many errors. It mentions Monday, Sunday, Saturday, and Sunday in unclear contexts, with times such as 1.17 a.m., 12.09 a.m., 4.44 am, 6.48 pm, and references to a flyer and flags.
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