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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 30, 1940
Page
2
The Acton Free Press outlines subscription policies including renewal and cancellation practices, address changes, and arrears handling. It notes advertising rates on application, error liability limits, and identifies G Arlof Dills as editor with contact details for editorial and business offices.
A speech urges Canadians to purchase War Savings Certificates as a test of democracy and loyalty against totalitarianism. It compares Britain and France’s wartime resolve and calls for collective sacrifice to prove Canada’s commitment to freedom and democracy during dire need.
A provincial appeal urges Canadians to set aside internal differences and back Prime Minister Mackenzie King’s wartime leadership. It notes the 1940 election mandate and criticizes persistent hostile criticism in Toronto press, calling for united support to strengthen the war effort.
A reader argues against home guard duty in Canada to save funds for overseas forces. It cites past Acton experiments, notes costs, and urges citizens to contribute locally rather than form new military units. Emphasizes that Dominion, provincial, and local police already handle security needs.
Amid wartime, travel between Canada and the United States continues. March 1940 saw 176,162 tourist autos enter Canada, up 3,644 from a year earlier, while Canada bound tours from the U S totaled 66,943, up from 29,755 in March 1939. Immigration data show 16,578,119 visitors admitted in 1939, with 4,212,816 autos entered for touring that year.
Blossom time and holidays frame the piece as pupils approach exam time while building permits in Canada reach 12.44 million in Q1 1940. It notes travel gripes on Second Line and Highway 25, Acton shops advertising American currency premiums, Canada’s February flour output and exports, and a radio remark on War Savings Certificates. A veteran recalls wartime news fatigue and delayed information.
Chesley Enterprise cites Barrie hawkers increasing their transient traders license from 200 to 500 to curb bankrupt stock and short stays of four weeks. The paper argues the law should tax these visitors who bring bread and other goods, roam door to door, and take business from local stores without contributing to town maintenance.
The piece surveys the rapid wartime shifts in Britain and Canada as fears of invasion rise. It notes Parliament powers for conscription of resources, government control of capital, industry, banking, and foreign exchange, and emphasizes preserving individual rights despite emergency powers. It frames Britain’s defense, empire resolve, and Canada’s alignment with wartime measures.
A clergyman who often rebuked his son for ugly phrases is surprised when the boy passes the school exam and wins first prize. The son proclaims his win and the father exclaims in disbelief saying I’ll be hanged.
French engineer Marcel Radenacy pioneers a two stroke principle aimed at equal power with less fuel, enabling long range for motor ships. British labs have refined units of all sizes, showing strong promise for 6000 horsepower marine engines and broader land applications.
A historical acton acton milton georgetown list shows multiple doctors dentists veterinarians and an auctioneer with offices on mill street leishman block and knox avenue. Entries include phone numbers and office hours for Dr E J Nelson Dr W G Cullen Dr Freed and Stevenson P W Pearen D D S Rodom B D Young F G Oakes and others.
A battered timetable fragment shows Canadian National Railways pages for Acton Georgetown and Guelph routes. It lists daily service with Sunday exceptions and specific times for east and westbound trains, including a Saturday special service and a Sunday-only run.
A crumpled OCR clip lists Gray Coach Lines times for westbound trips to Kitchenee with morning and afternoon departures. It includes codes like x953 am and x618 pm and notes exceptions such as Saturdays only and holidays with daily operations and closures.
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