Ugly Truth About Canadian Industry Costs
Editorial argues Canada and the United States have built a joint yet fragile industrial base after World War II. Massey Ferguson chair W E Phillips cites Canada’s high production costs and need to attract new plants domestically. He warns that without growth at home Canada risks losing manufacturing to lower-cost regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
North America
W. E. Phillips
Massey-Ferguson Limited
Phillips
United States
U.S
Europe
Liverpool Exchange
Asia
Canada not a nation of non readers says library study
Canadian Library Week reports rising library circulation by up to 50 percent since 1945 and borrower totals up about 60 percent in many areas. The trend shows growing reading of non fiction and busier bookstores as Canada undertakes a large library building program. April 2 to 9 marks the second Canadian Library Week to stress information and understanding nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Nicholas Monsarrat
United States
Canadian Library Week Council
Andrew Carnegie
Ottawa rules out payroll tax for old age pensions
Ottawa rejects payroll tax as a revenue source for Canada’s old age security. Welfare Minister Monteith cautions that Canada would face higher living costs if a payroll tax were adopted, noting U S and Canadian differences in income and production. Local militia support follows, with Lorne Scots Pipe and Drums invited to Edinburgh and fundraising urged through the Brampton Halton Trust Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada
U.S
Monteith
United States
Dustly Peel
Dufferin
Halton
Lorne
Lorne Scots Pipe Band
Edinburgh
A Primitive People and The Death Penalty Debate
A reader laments extremists in Canadian society while recounting a controversial editorial on capital punishment. The writer notes heated letters advocating blood for blood and argues for careful, humane justice over sensational calls for murder.
Fragmented plea for medieval punishment and local notices
A garbled nondescript text mixes a fragmented, satirical plea for torture based on capital punishment, with scattered names and local business notices. It references punishments by stones, fire, snakes, and other drastic acts, interwoven with stray contact details and ad-like fragments from Canadian notices and professional listings.
Brampton Budget and Local Developments Spark Debate
Orangeville council projects a 846000 budget for a district ratepayers plan while Brampton faces a 49300 increase in school costs and pore growth. Oakville police report organized thefts affecting 400 homes as plans emerge for Hamilton to Matton helicopter service and local retail promos lure commuters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeville
Ts Council
Serall Tommie Tar
Wammergial
Universi
Borbigter
Inchestral Commission
Oakville
Tae Gaul
Kes
Acton customs port posts record high receipts in 1939 40
The Acton customs port set a new record with receipts of 108525.22 dollars for 1939 40, up from 94658.61 the previous year as shipments from Acton plants drive volume under customs officer W G Middleton. The item also notes local events including church services, a new postmaster appointment, and community stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
W. G. Middleton
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Britain
France
Acton Free Press
Post Office Department
G_A_ Dilly
Ed Keninschief
Deri
R_Dilly
Wness
Sugar and Spee
Sears
Testament, Fang and Claw
Eye
Hood and Guts Gang
Attiy the Hun
Ming
Moses
Dts
Pitt
Ava Pia
Jens Pet
Caid
Tx Dans Sochens
Ws Chamber
BY Bill Smiley
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
W. G. C. Kenney
Sumi
Symon Block
Church St E
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River Entrance River St. Acton, Ont
Robert A. Buckner
Wellington St. Acton
F. L. Wright
Wilbur St. Acton
Ontero
H. Leib
Comer Mill
Frederick Street
A J Buchanan
Mul Street
Danton St
F Leatherland
Rarwater
Sulicitor
Ottier
A. Braida
Arriater
Notary Public
Adam St S. Arton
Hastings & Payneers
Iumie Voemak
Bruce
A. D. Moore
D.C. Palmer Srepitie
Chiropractor
Mill Street
E. L. Buchner
Ippoin
Robert R. Hamilton
Guelon
de Georgetown
Lever & Hoskin
Mets
King St. W
Bramp
Toronto
Gray Coach Lines
Sun and Hol
Sun and Hoi
Canadian National Railways Standard
Brampton
Destroor
Meen Reet
E. A. Brooks
Herman Freuler
Dorothy Kitching
Harry Goldham
Georgetown
John McDermid
Howard Park United Church
T. Albert Moore
Fairview Cemetery
Moore
Acton Public School
Georgetown Academy
Free Press
Starf
David Galbraith
Guelph
United Church
Reeve Williams
Harvey
M Street
H. P. Moore
N. J. Gordon
Saskatchewan
CPR
Campbellville
Baptist Church
Ap. Prupniste
Tsay
G Matthews, MA
Bth
McMaster University
Hamilton
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