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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 14, 1946
Page
2
The piece argues that high construction costs and scarce skilled labor deter home building. It estimates affordability by weekly wages and highlights that most Canadians earning under $3,000 yearly cannot afford homes priced at $6,000 to $9,000. It calls for low cost housing, possibly multi unit homes, to house veterans and the general public.
An editorial from Windsor Ontario urges students to value schooling and not delay learning. It notes Canada provides strong educational facilities and cites postwar servicemen returning to class, stressing long term gains from education and limited second chances.
The Hon. Mr. Justice Dalton Wells announces that the Royal Commission on milk production and distribution will begin sittings on November 18 in Toronto, with preliminary focus on milk legislation and the Milk Control Board. Briefs are due by November 21 to Orgode Hall, and hearings will move to multiple Ontario centres before final hearings in Toronto.
An essay compares three men with distinct life standards to the Paris Peace Conference. It questions which ideals guide nations and asks individuals to choose what they live for, suggesting that personal and national ethics shape future world order and peace.
Ottawa student criticizes taxing to fund housing and argues it raises costs. He favors limiting tax burden, boosting private investment, and reducing government load to lower building costs and improve housing without expanding public spending.
Editorial notes say the Highway Department predicts winter and snow hence snow fences are being erected. F H Brown, adviser to the Department of Reconstruction and a CBC head office superintendent, is named Deputy Minister of National Revenue, succeeding Fraser Elliott who becomes Canadian ambassador to Chile.
Train schedule fragment shows limited service to Stratford London with Sundays and holidays excluded. Timings mention 2350 and TA times with bedded options and holi days exceptions noted.
A garbled notice outlines a weekly schedule with references to Canadian National Hallways. The text mentions Sunday events, weekdays, and specific times such as 6 46 pm and 2 pm, with references to early evenings and flyers. Details are unclear due to OCR errors.
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