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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 06, 1968

Page

34

Canadian Defiance on a Windsor Train Ride

Barbara McIntosh recounts a partisan Windsor trip where she defends Canada’s independence from the United States, noting Canada’s separate flag, economy, and culture. A distant American influence is contrasted with native pride as she travels through Detroit and observes Hollywood figures, a Dupont plant, and American icons.

Windsor Canada Dupont Sidney Poitier Katherine Hepburn Tsay Hollywood Lorne Greene Paul Anka C.N.E Detroit Us.a Hubert Humphey

Teacher May Reflects On Career Choices And Teaching

Mr. May discusses shifting from student to educator at Weston University. He values student independence, notes ungraded schooling may widen or narrow futures, and recalls farm roots with 4-H involvement. He hopes to own a farm, enjoys Broadway music, and plays piano though fashion trends he finds fleeting.

Mr. May O.C.E Weston University May

Letter to the editor on duty, college, and war

Perey Woods argues that students should focus on duty and sacrifice shown by prior generations rather than protesting foreign wars. He recalls World War I hardships, college funding, and work through school, criticizing antiwar protests and media focus on Vietnam. He laments selective outrage over international events and domestic cruelty while urging support for national efforts.

Dad Belgium Viet Nam S. S Russia Czechoslovakia

Cannibal Jokes and Nitric Acid Pun Recalled

A light classroom exchange centers on a cannibal pun about buttering up a teacher and a chemistry mispronunciation. Science teacher Wilson quizzes students on HNO3. A student struggles to recall the formula before the teacher reveals nitric acid.

Wilson

Understanding Modern Art course at Oakville library

Plans for an Art Appreciation course titled Understanding Modern Art at the Oakville Centennial Public Library begin November 25. John Jansco of Sheridan College leads the class with slides and discussion. classes run 2 to 4 pm Mondays from November 25 to January 27 if enrolment allows.

Oakville Centennial Public Library John Jansco Visual and Sheridan College

Unfair panic button on pot

Jenny Bishop argues marijuana is wrongly labeled a narcotic and pursued with excessive law enforcement. She contends marijuana is non addictive, less harmful than alcohol or tobacco, and that policy should target other drugs like LSD and speed rather than police a mild drug.

Jenny Bishop L.S.D Canada U.S S. Allentick K. M. Bouman

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