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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 27, 1941
Page
9
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A community appeal from Acton urges residents to increase War Savings bonds investments. Officials acknowledge progress is slower than planned but express confidence Acton will meet and exceed the set objective, calling for ongoing support and monthly equipment funding.
More than 110 000 businessmen and firms have received licence IDs and window certificates under the Wartime Primes and Trade Board. After November 30 unlicensed traders cannot buy listed goods for resale. Liquor numbers must appear on all sales slips, with records kept for inspection. A related note discusses Acton finances and a shift toward no election this year, followed by Canada’s December 1 price control regime to curb retail price increases during wartime.
Editorial notes note December 1 as deadline for Wartime Prices and Trade Board license numbers and December first vehicle license sales. The piece praises David Williams of Collingwood for receiving a special convocation degree from the University of Toronto, highlighting his leadership in his community and newspaper field. Our congratulations salute his lifetime service and merit.
The piece argues social security as a Canadian objective requires Canadian originality. It notes farmers bear hidden unemployment and workmen's compensation costs through higher prices, while urban workers receive benefits. It critiques copying Britain and the U S models and urges broader security for all, not privilege for some.
Auctioneers on Charles Street calling bids for office and residence property on Knoy Avenue Acton with phone contact details. The notice details sale terms and location for prospective buyers.
A profile of Sir David Beatty tracing his rise from Gosport Academy cadet to commander of the Grand Fleet in 1916. It notes his decisive actions at the Battle of Jutland, rapid promotions, leadership style, and honors, ending with his death in 1986.
Fragmentary timetable fragment shows multiple daily and Sunday schedules with inconsistent formats. Readable items include Georgetown and Guelph mentions and various flyer notes. The text lacks coherent context, missing dates, and complete route details.
Fragmentary timetable entries list eastbound trains to Toronto and westbound trains to London with times in morning and afternoon blocks. Several lines include abbreviations and policy notes such as daily schedules, exceptions for Sundays Saturdays holidays and mixed phrasing.
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