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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 24, 1932
Page
2
The piece argues provincial and dominion governments raise taxes to fund administration costs while praising Robb budgets that cut taxes. It notes 7 415 973 days of work cost about 76 million dollars and criticizes further levies as unlikely to boost revenue. It cautions against experiments during weak business activity.
The piece questions a new organization formed to oppose higher radio charges and defend the increased government fee from one to two dollars. It critiques gift articles, questioned funding, and recalls views on government control of radio and potential program quality improvements.
A university baseball team returned in defeat to a welcoming campus. The Band and students cheered the humiliated players, reminding that friends help those who fail. The piece urges offering encouragement to those who face setback and shame.
The text criticizes limited provincial investigations into the Aird affair and slush fund links, arguing officials seek to clear their own names while delaying full inquiry. It notes charges against Senators reveal more issues, and questions the High Commissioner’s return from London as a factor in stalling transparency.
A collage of comments spans wedding write ups, St Patrick’s Day tribute, and a critique of political overpopulation. It notes Burlington abandoning water extension after bank loan refusals, Canada’s 1931 gold output reaching a record, and Toronto workers proposing a tax on American Sunday editions. It ends describing Canada’s national parks with extensive facilities for tourists and wildlife sanctuaries.
A diarist recounts flu woes in the district, doctor visits, and humorous home remedies. Molly improves while the author notes calf care, bottle-feeding, and domestic mishaps including a roooster incident and Pat’s evolving hobby with a pocket knife.
The article recalls extreme weights from history, citing Robert Ruggendork of Germany and Edward Bright of England. It mentions Daniel Lambert, the heaviest on record, at over 700 pounds, with notes on their sizes, occupations, and feats.
A reader fragment complains of dishonesty and indignation over missing items. The note mentions silk stockings and three tablecloths, with unclear context and wording.
Italian cleric Father Piccardo proposes to straighten the Leaning Tower of Pisa by excavating below the foundation on the opposite side and jacking the tower upright. Citizens oppose the project, fearing loss of a major tourist revenue draw that funds much of Pisa.
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