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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 22, 1941
Page
2
An editorial stresses the reporter as an impartial observer who reports events without bias. It cautions against taking sides, accepting bribes, or promising censorship, and notes editors hold the power to shape issues. The piece urges dedication to duty, ethics, and civic service, including home-front support during wartime.
The article urges citizens to buy War Savings Certificates as a buffer for postwar life. It notes Britain taxes low wages now and refunds them after the war, suggesting Canadians imitate the savings program. It argues buying now supports government war costs and insures families against hardship after hostilities end.
The piece notes Hon. T. B. Meauaren predicts in five years the pasoline tax on the highway will cover its 13 000 000 cost. Already 5 3 million has been collected. Traffic averages 16 000 vehicles daily with peaks near 30 000. Citizens hope remaining five years yield funds to pave No 25.
A Two day stock on Friday night for the long holiday week end is advised. Acton housing expansion continues in Young Street with more homes under construction. Victoria Day Saturday brings a public holiday and expected fine weather. Auditors' Reports requests from Acton at THs Fine Press indicate citizen study of municipal finances. A second lot was secured from the Clerk's office to meet demand. The Free Press joins others in congratulating Dundalk Herald Bowmanville Statesman and Fort Erie Times-Review on recent newspaper convention honors in Hamilton.
Canadian House of Commons resumes after recess. budget measures on income tax hikes and defense taxes are debated. Government aims to curb wartime spending while addressing prewar market losses for wheat. Labor Insurance plans and nonresident tax changes are approved or proposed. conscription remains a political issue with Lapointe urging voluntary service.
A dental surgeon in Letshinia offers new cues for ris ti et iond aus LT OX ttay, presenting innovative treatment options and patient care approaches aimed at improving oral health outcomes.
Time table notes show daily departures with exceptions Sunday. Entries mention locations Orgetown and iuelph with times around 9 to 9:15 pm. Several lines indicate daily or Saturday only services and a 7 pm deadline or departure.
Fragmentary OCR shows coach departures and routes between Acton Toronto Stratford with times and machinery notes, listing days of operation and exceptions. The legible items reference Sunday and Saturday schedules, with mentions of passengers and hubs such as Hob and Hal, plus Stratford as a destination.
Chicago reports show national fence concerns and a call from official agencies for funds to ease a transportation crunch. The narrative cites the Nation Gardery Bureau and broader shipping difficulties as a backdrop to pressing requests for housing related measures.
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