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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 22, 1941
Page
10
An editorial argues reporters must be impartial observers unable to partake in events or show bias. It warns against accepting bribes, notes editors decide issues, and urges readers to support the war effort through home front actions.
Citizens are urged to invest in war savings as a shield for postwar life. The British tax policy on low wages is cited, with Canadians advised to imitate the savings plan as insurance for families. A warning of a rainy day after the war emphasizes frugality and sacrifice.
Hon. T. B. Meguaren predicts within five years the gasoline tax on this highway will cover its 13 000 000 cost. So far 5 300 000 has been collected. Last summer traffic averaged 16 000 vehicles daily, peaking at 30 000. Residents hope revenue may pave No 25 sections, despite ongoing dust and tax fees. Hope springs eternal in the human breast, man never is, but always to be blest.
Editorial notes urge shoppers to stock two days for the long holiday weekend. Acton plans more homes on Young Street while Victoria Day weekend weather is hoped favorable. Citizens study Auditors' Reports. a second lot was secured to meet demand from ratepayers. The Free Press congratulates the Dundalk Herald, Bowmanville Statesman and Fort Erie Times-Review on recent newspaper convention honors.
The Ottawa week sees MPs debate budget proposals focusing on income tax hikes and defense tax increases. Other items include employment insurance reforms, nonresident tax changes, and wartime budget measures while labour questions and wheat markets loom.
Reading shows schedule entries for daily and Sunday services with times such as 449 am 6.24 pm and 1 pm on Sundays. It lists flyers for Georgetown and Philadelphia areas, with additional routes to Cruelph and Udelph and mentions Saturday service at 129 pm.
Passenger timetable notes departures from Acton to Toronto with listed times and service days. Mentions exceptions for Saturdays Sundays and holidays, plus routing through Stratford and other points.
Chicago reports a national fence crisis spurring the Gardery Bureau to appeal for millions to support home gardens amid a disrupted shipping situation. Officials urge rapid action to stabilize supply chains and protect households.
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