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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 22, 1962
Page
9
Toronto lawyer John Hansberger told the Ontario Bar Association annual meeting that 40 to 50 statutes impose reverse onus and 40 to 50 allow inspectors to enter homes. He warned creeping intrusion by government threatens personal liberty as freedom erodes.
Former Ontario premier Leslie Frost warned against rushing into welfare state commitments. In a Queen's University speech he urged funding essential needs, notably education, and cautioned that raising money must avoid harming productivity and competitiveness. He noted education costs have surged from 1.9 million to 300 million in Ontario and cited national figures. He urged Canadians to determine what must be done first and defer nonessential goals.
The piece urges groups to publish final fundraising totals promptly. It notes many organizations cooperate and share results, while others delay reporting. The author argues the public should be informed of full outcomes to encourage ongoing support.
Esther Taylor captures Fury Lake at Acton in a quiet off season scene. The editorial photo highlights the lake’s charms beyond peak visitors.
A horse struck and killed on Mill Street after a rider stopped at Nelson and Co. while returning from supplies. The incident caused a lively chase and fright, with local reactions and warnings about liquor and cigarette sales at a council session.
A police cruiser will use a loudspeaker to admonish motorists for parking or title violations. Local councils discuss senior housing funded largely by federal and provincial programs, with over 90 percent cost coverage if need is proven.
Miltons cornerstone ceremony for a new county building featured a box containing valuable items. The box included stamps, coins, a 1962 telephone directory, county minutes and bylaws, photos, voters lists, and a silver dollar note. Warden Bird presented the box and announced ownership transfer on opening.
Readers respond to a weekly education forum about high school discipline. A principal suspended seven pupils for the rest of the year, prompting letters from teachers, parents, and citizens arguing for varied reforms, including vocational training and student support.
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association launches a national ad service CCNRLR to place one order for up to 700 ads across Canada. Newspapers sign non cancellable one year commitments and deliver three copies each issue. agencies pay with a single cheque.
A collage of classified items listing Dr. A J Buchanan dental services at Mill Street with hours, C E Leatherland QC notary public office times, and Canadian National Railways East West schedules for Toronto and Stratford with multiple daily departures and weekend variations.
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