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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 27, 1948
Page
8
A Sunday tribute recalls Andy Clarke’s gentle radio style focused on small town life not headlines. He enjoyed conventions, friends, and storytelling about birds, fishing, trees, and life beyond cities, earning the nickname Mayor of Little Places.
A local initiative in Acton proposes building a summer swimming pool to serve Acton and neighboring towns Georgetown Milton Guelph with plans to raise 2500 shares at 10 each totaling 25 000 dollars. Organizers say location decisions should come from share buyers and note Bowmanville is seeking 50 000 dollars for a similar project.
The budget released last week offers little cause for elation for those hoping relief from heavy taxation. It aims to fund the war debt and other national encumbrances, with limited prospects to ease financial burdens for citizens.
The piece criticizes governments for spending money while neglecting debt obligations. It urges the federal government to set an example amid persistent taxation and promises of security from government sources. It notes provincial elections and a disappointing budget, urging drastic measures to confront finances.
The piece urges Canadians to foster a political spirit free from prejudice and personal gain. It emphasizes personal responsibility, honest leadership, and moral conviction as essential to national unity, urging citizens to lead by example in homes and workplaces year round, not only at elections. It highlights the role of families and communities as an answering force to support national cohesion.
Editorial notes describe a quiet Victoria Day, a start to ball season, and county pride. Citizens enjoy cigars handed out by fathers, while politics critique taxation plans and liquor policy. Dundas plant strikes threaten closure unless operations resume or assets are sold.
Fren Press reports a lightning fire destroying the Nelson McLaughlin building during a storm. Merchants push a four month street watering program starting June 1. Mercury hit 80 to 90 degrees Sunday. Wealthy traders D Wheelman and Col Keen profited on Chicago wheat rise. Died in Georgetown May locals: Henry Tost, Councillor.
1928 items report garage work for private lease by Mr. Lambert for about ten cars. Mr. and Mrs. C E Henderson and family plan to leave Acton as their residence is sold to United Church for a parsonage. Empire Day gathering hosted by Daughters of the Empire at Mrs W J Gould's home with Public School contest results and prize presentation. Churchill cemetery work begins to keep it in perpetual care. Acton Continuation School Literary Society closes term May 23 with Mac Stewart presiding. Doris Muriel Lantz dies at Main St Acton in her 18th year. Ralph Vernon Spellvogel infant son of Rudolph and Elmerna Spellvogel dies aged 15 months.
The piece argues that higher production is the path to lower prices and inflation control, but tax burdens damp output. It notes workers’ returns are cut by taxation, reducing effort and belief government services justify the burden. It suggests men would rather keep more of their income and pay their own way.
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