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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 08, 1945
Page
3
A Remembrance Day speech urges reflection on World War sacrifices and a collective pledge to build lasting peace. It calls Canadians to reject prejudice, foster courage and honesty, and address small acts that shape national policy. The speaker quotes a Dieppe widow on resilience and honors Canada’s pursuit of fairness and unity.
The text reviews Thomas Kernan's account of Leon Blum's 40 hour week with paid vacations and notes how French workers used the leisure. It describes a shift from widespread drunken behavior to government restrictions on alcohol during the prewar period and wartime, reflecting on social history and local relevance.
An observer argues Quebec residents resemble continental forebears in habits and culture. The piece notes demands for higher wages shorter hours universal paid vacations and possible Liquor Control Board policy changes as noteworthy modern factors.
The visit of Mackenzie King to Britain underscores Canada’s rising influence in world affairs as prime minister and foreign minister. Ottawa aims for active participation in major decisions shaping postwar peace, with plans for talks in Washington with Atlee and Truman on atomic energy and global issues.
The Financial Post notes a possible shift in Ontario from 25 to 60 cycle power. A reconversion of Niagara and modernization nationwide would cost well over a hundred million dollars, affecting motors appliances and household gear.
The Dominion Department of Agriculture says wartime gains in domestic seed production reduce reliance on imports. Timothy and other grasses rise, alfalfa seed likely lower, clover up one third, with wheat forage reaching surplus for export to Britain and Europe.
Wartime Prices and Trade Board allows milk distributors to sell 10 percent more cream than June 1944 levels due to population shifts and higher hospital and school demands. Butter fat limits remain at 10 percent. Dairy officials caution ongoing supply pressures amid weather and production constraints in Canada and Australia.
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