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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 19, 1955
Page
5
The article notes Victoria Day will not fall on May 24 this year and often yields a weekend celebration. It argues weekend observance boosts family outings and compares it with Dominion Day, which may also shift to Monday for smoother weekly routines.
The piece explains the rush of election preparation in Ontario as voters register, lists are compiled, printing for polling day is done, and campaigns organize speeches halls and promotions. It notes many may skip voting and urges choosing to vote on June 9.
The piece warns Ontario towns risk a costly bonusing drive to attract industry repeating past mistakes. It cites Owen Sound’s mayor and a town near by granting land worth 2000 and 9000 dollars to two firms. It urges the Municipal Board to use its authority to keep towns solvent with audited statements and careful oversight to avoid a bidding frenzy.
New highway regulations take effect at month end boosting license suspensions for careless driving to up to one year. First offense DUI carries a six month suspension. injuries or damages may raise it further. Bicycles and farm tractors require lights and reflectors. new cars after 1956 will have turn signals. School buses gain protections for stopped traffic.
Canada’s railways posted heavy losses in 1954 with CNR in the red by 28 million dollars and CPR earning only 2.15 percent on rail investment. Executives blame creaking policy for grain shipments from prairies to Lakehead and Pacific ports at 1899 rates, a hidden subsidy forcing taxpayers and investors to absorb the cost.
The Powassan News celebrates its 49th anniversary with founder J B Lake still leading the paper. Congratulations express hope the paper continues serving the community for many years. The Grand Forks Gazette editorializes on welfare, urging Canadians to focus on enabling self employment and savings rather than expanding social welfare.
The focal paper highlights Robert Jackson a Hillsburgh resident at 90 who remains active working at a local feed store. During a heat spell he helped unload eight tons of feed without showing strain.
Brampton approved a 66.5 mills tax rate last week, 45 mills above prior year. Councillor Russell Prouse opposed, arguing the works committee budget was cut from about 330000 to 179000, making 66.5 mills inadequate and risky compared with 68 or 69.
Community page lists medical doctors Dr W G C Kenney Dr D A Garrett and Dr A J Buchanan along with veterinarians F G Oakes B V Sc and B D Young C L Young. real estate brokerages F L Wright R H Elliott and C F Leatherland. legal firms C F Leatherland M E Manderson and others. funeral home Rumley. coaches and railway schedules for Acton region with multiple daily departures and connections to Georgetown and Guelph.
Acton’s weekly meeting of the Board of Trade discussed beautifying the town in summer. The park hosted a baseball match, Victorias of Guelph defeating Acton Grays 3 1. Local clubs, scouts, and tennis groups organized events as municipal improvements advance.
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