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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 04, 1950
Page
11
A reflective column laments rising costs and stricter laws on dogs with license rules trimming days of freedom from May to September. It notes dogs and owners must adapt to less liberty, closer supervision, and reduced access in towns and farms while urging more companionship to offset the curbs.
The Smith Falls Record News warns spring cleanups spark dangers from bonfires. Grass fires have already required local firefighters. Fire debris can blow onto roofs and buildings, so bonfires must be watched constantly and managed with extreme caution.
The Seattle Times notes California highway study find by-passing North Sacramento with a freeway cut average daily traffic by 44 percent yet kept overall district business volume up about 31 percent over the following two years. The piece argues routes like the Queen Elizabeth ease travel without forcing local congestion.
The California division of highways finds removing highway traffic from downtown areas improves foot traffic, parking conditions, and pedestrian movement, benefiting department stores, grocery stores, and other retailers serving pedestrians.
The Financial Post argues wage demands by railway workers place the burden on taxpayers and consumers as increased fares or subsidies would be needed. It notes CN deficits and CP modest profits cannot cover raises and warns unions could halt rail traffic and services. The piece notes Donald Gordon's CN presidency amid labor threats.
The Scene argues that pensions depend on current and past savings and increased capital in production. With eight earners per retiree now and five per retiree in ten years, public pensions without greater capital lead to inflation and inadequate pay. Only saved capital funds production to secure pensions in goods and services, not just money promises.
Roads still breaking up as frost leaves ground and daylight saving changes this week. Tax filing delays ease but taxes remain year round. The National Institute for the Blind launches its annual fund appeal. A. V. Nolan, editor of the Stouffville Tribune and Stouffville Reeve, dies suddenly after a long service to his community.
The lesson discusses Israel’s moral decline under Jezreel era, citing Hosea 4 6 and 1 9. It warns that lack of knowledge of God leads to swearing lying killing stealing and adultery, bringing divine judgment and national ruin. Repentance offers healing and revival through God’s grace.
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