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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 21, 1940
Page
7
A fragmentary poem notes Easter morning stars bright over Savering and a skylark lifting its tune to proclaim Christ the Lord is risen today. The voice of Harvey Peake anchors a brief celebration of the holy event amid tranquil scenes.
Maple syrup price proposed at three dollars. Robertson Brothers buy Mrs. Moore’s residence in Nassagawega. Acton and Georgetown set to join the Toronto-Sarnia Highway with Severith Line likely provincial. Rev Abraham of St Andrews Guelph preaches at Knox Church anniversary. Norman McMurchy moves to Brampton. McMurchys leave Churchill area. Hamilton Toronto motor bus service to start April 1. Birth: Edward William Folland to Mr and Mrs George Joy. Obituary: Bee Mann Campbell of Park Avenue Acton.
Ontario Division reports over 15 000 youths trained by the Navy League Sea Cadet Corps with more than 1 600 in active service in Canada’s merchant marine and navy. Public subscriptions exceed $300 000 for cadet training and no cadet has appeared in juvenile court. Communities from Sault Ste Marie to Hamilton host active units, with Toronto the empire’s largest corps. A Hamilton unit adopts the three drill system, and a cadet who joined infantry rose through drills to command a Lewis gun, earning two stripes at 18.
A letter to the editor critiques Canada’s wartime election as dull and chaotic. It blames Mackenzie King Hepburn and Manion for political maneuvering undermining war effort. The piece argues for unity and notes Halton race between Hughes Cleaver and an inexperienced opponent.
An analysis of British and German wartime measures in 1914 showing Britain’s contraband control and naval exports seizures. The piece contrasts indiscriminate German attacks on shipping with Britain’s targeted, investigated actions and the impact on neutrals, including risks to life and profit. It notes the creation of commercial passports and an Enemy Exports Committee, plus neutral protest from Denmark, Holland, Belgium, and Japan.
The Birmingham Jewelers and Silversmiths Association after consulting with the Board of Trade will maintain and extend exports of silver and gold goods and electro plate despite metal needs for munition making. Major customers include South Africa Australia Canada with potential in South America and Egypt as new markets.
Mackenzie King promotes a broad, inclusive government representing every province and group. He argues his cabinet would continue wartime progress and national pride, urging voters to choose what is best for Canada and the Empire to secure victory and peace.
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