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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 01, 1952
Page
12
A reader argues taxes in provincial and federal realms drive up the cost of living more than municipal levies. He notes reduced automobile tax in a past budget and recalls higher car prices in 1934, urging awareness of invisible levies beyond city spending.
The Financial Post warns that Canada is urbanizing rapidly with farm living dropping from 60 percent to under a third by the next census. It argues on national strength, warns against overconcentration in cities, and notes some movement may be natural or beneficial but long-term risks remain.
The article argues township halls evolved into community centres and modern school gymnasiums should be treated as assembly spaces for all ages. It notes gymnasiums are used more for community activities and lectures than school gymnastics, urging a shift in emphasis to social and cultural use.
A reflective note on the official end of the war with Japan and the forthcoming resumption of global trade. It discusses delayed official announcements in 1945, anticipated changes in home markets, and the need for tolerance to prevent future conflict. The piece urges people and leaders alike to strive for lasting peace through mutual restraint.
The piece notes sustained price declines across commodities and living costs for two straight months with further drops likely. It observes seasonal business cycles returning, rising employment, buyer-favorable markets, and lower wage cost escalators. Tax revenue may shrink as incomes fall and future budgets look lighter.
The note warns about spring fire risks and urges control. It highlights longer evenings from Daylight Saving and the temptation to stray into gardens and leisure. Reports of costly chimney repairs by strangers prompt advice to use trusted tradesmen and beware traveling workers. Henry George’s Social Problems is cited on contribution-based equity.
The Halton region reports a spike in fire calls including a grass fire in Milton, a tree cavity blaze in Trafalgar, a naphta gas explosion in Acton, and a tractor fire during spring ploughing. Trafalgar Oakville and B site brigades work amid record activity as a Toronto fire scene is noted by a local photographer.
Sunday schedule lists multiple services on May 4 with morning and evening worship, Sunday School, Bible Class, and communion. A warm welcome is extended and a sermon theme invites renewal of strength. The following week includes church events such as Mission Circle rally, prayer meetings, and youth fellowship activities.
An 1902 Free Press extract itemizes outbreak expenses including quarantine, medical care, hospital costs, and supplies totaling 1680.12. It notes political convention results with Dr Nixon as Conservative nominee and John R Barber as Liberal choice, plus local business renovations by Mr RP Nelson.
The 34th annual Spring Horse Show in Erin Township was held on April 20 under warm, pleasant skies. Mary Lindsay of Limehouse died after a brief illness, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Lindsay and last of the family.
The Gordon Hall property, a 100 acre estate with a modern barn east of Acton, has been purchased by Messrs A and J Mann for 7000. The May setting notes mention naturalists and lichens as possibly the oldest living organisms, with microscopic annual growth.
A fragmented timetable listing daily and weekend train services for Canadian National Railways with various times for eastbound and westbound routes, plus notices for Acton and nearby towns. It includes names of solicitors and real estate firms in Acton, Guelph, and surrounding districts and mentions timetable exceptions and flyer services.
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