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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 25, 1961
Page
9
A pamphlet argues staying in school boosts life chances and earnings. It warns dropouts face fewer job prospects, lower lifetime income, and limited training while highlighting the value of high school and formal training for broad career opportunities.
The dream car, a custom made 100000 dollar 500 horsepower sedan, features a four foot height, transparent roof, disappearing headlights and a 30 coat lacquer finish of fish scales and diamond dust. Bobby Darin reportedly bought it for kicks amid teen fascination.
In Ottawa a constituent mailed a signed postcard accusing the MP of voting against the writer’s interests and asking why the MP has not met him. The note highlights friction between public service duties and personal accountability.
The out going president relinquishes the chair at the final meeting of a successful year. The board approves a surprise gathering two weeks hence to honor him, with secretary Carter recording the minutes and sending them to the president for signature.
A columnist rebels against endless grim world coverage and finds uplift in two reads. A Flat Earth Society quip and a Blind River teenage prank restore faith in humanity amid a flood of doom.
A reader argues against a $100,000 census question on ethnic or cultural origin, noting flawed wording and redundancy. They recount family history in Canada and recalls grandparents who would not have benefited from such data, urging focus on meaningful measures.
A damaged service station at Mill and Young Streets saw thefts of chocolate and other goods as pumps were forced open. An old Dublin school reunion drew 150 ex-pupils with a banquet and program. A May fire at Miss J MaMillan's barn was contained by a bucket brigade before Milton firemen arrived. Acton Volunteer Civil Guard members met for drills and gas poisoning lectures under Capt J M McDonald and Ben Bayliss.
A pigeon intruded into a church during evening preparations, causing attempts to coax it out and a successful release. Williams’ bus in the GTR yards caused minor damage to a pump and spur gear when struck by a 3.30 train. Council orders guards on the fired pumper and hires N Hardie as special night constable. Isaac Lotteridge jailed two years for horse stealing after stealing a farmer’s horse and buggy.
A regional directory listing doctors dentists lawyers and service firms in Acton Ontario. Entries include contact details offices hours and phone numbers for physicians surgeons optometrist accountants notaries and transportation lines with timetable notes for Gray Coach Lines and Canadian National Railways.
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