Truman victory seen as stabilizing for Canada policy
The Financial Post argues Truman's win reduces uncertainty for Canada on world affairs and U S tariff policy. It notes less risk of sudden shifts in mutual trade, defense, and Europe aid, and believes the Truman administration will press ahead with familiar Canada friendly policies and broad alliance goals.
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Truman
Financial Post
Canada
U.S
United States
Dewey
Europe
Ontario power shortage sparks public dismay and blame
Wartime and peacetime power shortages sour Ontario's reputation as a hydro power leader. Fergus News Record laments the publicly owned system in decline while residents and municipalities share hardships and seek fair, practical saving measures amidst disrupted daily life and lighting.
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Ontario
Fergus News
Financial Post
Toronto
Ontario Power Crisis Prompts Public Frustration and Debate
Amid power shortages in Ontario, critics accuse leaders of lax priorities and delayed expansion. Households report unreliable 60 cycle service dropping to 25 cycles, blaming authorities and the late premier’s program. The issue looms over by-elections and holiday plans as shortages touch margarine and prices.
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Ontario
Fms
Fieht
Rural Summer Homes Near City In Back Concessions
The piece describes buying old farms near Halton and nearby counties to use as summer and possibly winter homes. City buyers acquire farms with homes and barns, land included, offering rest and back to nature living with low taxes, potential for reforestation, and optional farming or gardening. Commute is short, but air quality differs from Northern Ontario and boating lakes may be smaller.
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Halton
Ontario
Royal birth hints at future king and winter fair draws crowds
Editorial notes recount the royal birth prediction sparking mild celebration across Britain. The Royal Winter Fair is set to attract crowds with livestock and farm product exhibits likely filling all space. The piece also surveys stock exchange turnover and Canada’s postwar export rise, plus road safety warnings and opinions on defending democracy.
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Dominion
Recollections of Acton Sasa 1895 Free Press Note
The item recalls Acton Sasa back in 1895 with notes on skating on Ten dervon pond and a family anniversary for Mr and Mrs Norrish of Lake Avenue. It mentions ground breaking for a new power house on Willow and River Streets and coal business purchases by Mr J C Hu. Died Mann: Peter Mann Sr age 84 at Enquising near Acton.
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Tendervon's Pond
Joshua Norrlah
Lake Avenue
Nasuagaweya
Norrish
Naasaga- Weya
Willow
River Streets
J. C. HU
John McQueen
Rentea
A. T. Brown
Forster
Georgetown
Mann
Con
Acton
Peter Mann Sr
Local Notes and Weddings in Halton County 1928
The Milton Liberal Association elected Paul Fisher as president with Harry Sifton as speaker. Eramosa Plowmen held a plowing meet at John Alton’s farm. A Men’s Club talk featured J M Card on Bermuda. Archibald McTavish sold property and planned to move to Seaforth. Evelynn Venom Near married Alexander Sinclair Near at Nassagaweya. David Givens died aged 67 at Lot 6 Can 9 Esquesing on November 5, 1928.
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Liberal Association
Halton County
Milton
Paul Fisher
Burlington
Harry Sifton
Toronto
Eramosa Plowmen’s Association
John Alton
J. M Card
Guelph
Bermuda
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United Church
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George Benton Sr
Seaforth
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Nassagaweya
Evelyn Venomn
Alexander Sinclar Near
Mrs. W. T. Near, Nassagaweya
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Can
David Givens
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