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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 29, 1947
Page
9
Residents enjoyed a sunny Victoria Day in Acton Park praising the well kept grounds the painted arena and hopes for a new grandstand. They urged community effort to fund and complete improvements through local action.
Premier Drew Kay warned that no tax agreement will be reached between Ontario and the Dominion without a conference involving the Dominion and all provinces. He lamented that such a method has not been adopted by other provinces as they sign separate arrangements. He hoped Ontario and Quebec would settle with the Dominion to end the current uncertainty.
The Premier proposes a yearly conference between all provinces and the central government to iron out differences and decide policies. This plan aims to create a unified approach to national governance and avoid ongoing disputes.
The piece argues that after wartime scarcity, consumer goods will become plentiful and merchants will refocus on salesmanship and customer goodwill. It quotes a manufacturer’s staff letter urging personalized service, viewing customers as essential to business and inviting them to feel at home.
Discussion on a coal strike settlement in Nova Scotia outlining production schedules and wage increases. Emphasizes that high prices stem from reduced production hours and slower output, not just wages. Stresses efficiency, market competitiveness, and consumer considerations in labor deals.
The piece reflects on municipal costs and tax rates, noting no reductions this year while improvements add to levies. It cites Judge W T Robb on liquor prices, mentions limited licenses issued in Toronto Ottawa and Windsor, and discusses potential license suspensions if pubs dodge rules.
Reading shows scattered times for bus and tram departures from Westison route listings. Entries include daily and weekend service notes with morning and evening slots such as 117 am 12.09 a.m. and 644 am 645 pm 730 pm plus Saturday and Sunday specific runs and a few noted stops at Guelph and Uagstop with 6.15 pm.
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