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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 29, 1946
Page
2
A late season lawn care piece extols the hour long watering ritual as a contemplative evening pastime. The ideal enthusiast sits with a cigar or pipe, carefully adjusts the sprinkler to shade the yard, and enjoys rainbow arcs and tree mist under sunset, while ponderous thoughts emerge.
A Canadian perspective reflects on U S strikes, industrial progress, and labor capital relations. It argues that organized labor and industry benefit society but warns against mass leadership and herd mentality that could jeopardize years of progress and the era of affordable goods and rapid travel.
A reflection favors holidays in Northern Ontario to escape daily strife and sensational headlines. The author argues escape restores spirit and reduces obsession with world troubles, suggesting travelers return with renewed interest in daily beauty and life.
Sir Alan Herbert proposes taxing betting as a revenue source as Britain's government weighs 14 percent of 20 shillings in this year's budget. He argues gambling costs Britain 400 900 000 to 50 000 000 pounds annually, enough to repay the American loan in a few years if taxed. The Barrie Examiner notes public resistance to taxing winnings.
Granby Leader-Mail discusses efforts to reduce unemployment by shelving reports while holiday plans grow. It notes rising milk prices, longer highway usage, a May baseball season, and wartime strikes’ impact. It cites a Toronto Barrie highway project and explains that Canadian unemployment insurance excludes workers on strike.
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