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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 22, 1956
Page
9
The article explains Canadian provinces must lead evacuation planning for nuclear attack, setting up reception areas 50 to 100 miles from target cities. It details provincial roles, funding via federal matching grants, and coordination with federal and municipal levels to maintain civil defence readiness.
In Vancouver the British Columbia Chamber of Mines runs a winter school for prospectors from November 3 to February. About 200 students pay 10 dollars each and aim to learn how to locate and identify mineral wealth in western Canada.
Easter reservations surge at Central Station Montreal with 25 staff on two shifts handling over 3000 calls daily. The busy bureau coordinates berths bedrooms parlour car seats and tours across Canada and the United States via direct teletypes to Ottawa Toronto Halifax Moncton and Campbellton. Supervisor Harry R Witchell with Simone Fontaine and Paul Samson oversee growing demand as vacation periods rise and trains bustle through Montreal.
At Esquesing Community Hall the Halton Co-Operative Supplies annual meeting drew about 150 attendees for a noon dinner. Leonard Harmon outlined co op policies to save farmers money and boost returns through mass distribution and cooperative marketing, with plans for gas fuel oil distribution and sprinkler installations to cut costs and raise safety.
Dublin Womenʼs Institute held a March meeting at Maple View farm home of Mrs. M Steele with Mrs. William McIntyre presiding. The group discussed Extension services for homemakers and awarded funds and quilt aid to a family affected by fire.
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