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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 22, 1946
Page
6
A wartime letter from Andree in France recalls poverty and suffering. The narrator relates a long friendship, wartime memories, and a plea for aid to Pepee and family. The writer reflects on France’s miseries, personal responsibility, and hopes for relief through small gifts and solidarity.
The Current Review of Agricultural Candicates in Canada notes the United Kingdom aims to buy substantial Canadian shell eggs and dried eggs under a 1947-48 contract. The deal covers 1 750 000 crates of shell eggs and 5 000 tons of dried eggs through 1948, with shipments mainly October to December and May 25, 1947 as a cutoff to divert summer surpluses to other products.
The Commons approved a bill to define Canadian citizenship with key gains for women and certain groups. It sets conditions for naturalized citizens and grants, with Senate approval needed before enactment. Milk subsidy cuts announced, prices to rise. subsidies to producers of butterfat and milk products to end later in the year. Coal shortages push Ontario Quebec to conserve energy amid a U S strike impact.
The Dominion Minister of Agriculture James G Gardiner announced Canada will supply maximum possible to the United Kingdom through 1936 to 1947 and 1944. Trade talks will continue to set future HY requirements. Grade A wool prices rise to 25 per 100 pounds from Apr 0 1942, with 1944 pricing to be set later but not below 2200. Pork wholesale prices rise domestically by 24 cents per pound. bacon premiums adjust to boost hog production.
A Tribune readers letter contrasts the appeal of deluxe streamlined railroad cars with ongoing complaints about tobacco smoke aboard trains. Campbellton is cited as a reference point in the discussion.
The undersigned announce a public auction at Lot 5 Con 1 Top of Enques ing near Milton. Horses cows hogs hay and implements to be sold plus the 117 acre real estate with brick house, barns, and bush on a main County Road three miles from Milton. Terms cash for chattels and real estate terms to be announced day of sale due to owner’s ill health. Auctioneers Elliott & Hindley with M. J Carton clerk.
A nationwide study under the American Academy of Pediatrics aims to examine child health over two years. The article notes progress in infant mortality and urges better public knowledge and care for children, highlighting the need for families to receive guidance and support to ensure proper growth and vitality.
The Routh away Up North Boy Scout troop near awsan City in the Yukon Territory shows active scouting under Scoutmaster Corporal AK with support from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The group drives fundraising and community outreach through Scout war chatty drives.
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