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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 01, 1945
Page
2
The piece argues Canadians should proudly identify as Canadians while retaining ties to Britain. It notes generations raised in Canada and their pride in being Canadian, recalling roles in two world wars. It suggests adopting a distinctive Canadian flag to reflect nationhood without erasing British heritage.
Veterans bring pistols home from Europe as war souvenirs and in the hands of the untrained they become deadly. An Ottawa incident shows a loaded cartridge in a drawer can kill a child, while many firearms remain unregistered or unre-traced. Police urge turning weapons in for destruction to prevent further harm.
Wartime appeal calls for Canadians to buy Victory Bonds in the Ninth Loan. Leaders stress the pledge to support returning soldiers and their families, fund medical care, and help veterans return to peacetime life. Citizens are urged to contribute as much as possible to honor commitments.
The Renfrew Mercury reports MPs may raise indemnity from 4000 to 9000 with a $2000 tax free portion. Prime Minister Mackenzie King would reach 21000 yearly, cabinet ministers 10000, parliamentary assistants 12000, and senators would share the increase. The possible rise risks higher costs amid tightening trade.
A reflection on postwar settlement efforts by great powers failing to reach a durable agreement. Byrnes and Atlee urge a peace built on mutual understanding, conscience, and people led change, with Truman urging a godly guiding peace. The piece stresses a spiritual shift at home and abroad as essential to a genuine people’s peace.
The piece notes November nearing and two months left in 1945, mentions potential Indian Summer periods and ongoing construction activity. It cites Canada unemployment insurance claims at 50 000, up 1.9 percent since July, and reports Bracebridge adopting a by law for two year term councillors with staggered elections and annual mayoral election.
The note lists westbound times and codes for travel to London Kitchener and Stratford with service variations by Sundays holidays and daily schedules. It appears as an OCR fragment showing time stamps and route letters rather than complete timetable details.
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