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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 28, 1946
Page
2
John Atkins proposes in The Scene a radical plan to lock in wage and price levels by confining urban labor leaders and farm leaders with cost accountants and economists until they agree on a proper exchange basis. If they fail, wages and prices would adjust on their own in the market.
The Acton business street struggles with narrow width and parking practices. Double parking for unloading blocks one traffic lane, harming movement and shopper access. The piece urges stricter curbside limits to ease congestion and improve the town environment for motorists and shoppers.
Citizens approved a $51,000 swimming pool and Legion Hall but the Municipal Board refused permission. The board cited that the by law lacked proper authorization and failed to meet required standards, delaying the community facilities.
The piece notes that only about half of qualified voters registered and that municipal debt equals about 20 percent of total assessment. It stresses councils lack full expenditure authority and remain bound by provincial board rules.
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce emphasizes a national approach to reconstruction aligned with democratic ideals from two world wars. Objectives include equal opportunity, efficient public administration, expanded trade, high employment and production, and a high standard of living.
The author contrasts a pagan world with a Christian approach, arguing peace cannot exist where beliefs are not lived. A pagan life is driven by self gain and conflict, while Christians pursue a workable plan for improving life here and now and in the afterlife.
A new device called the Opinion Meter allows conference participants to vote by turning a palm dial from dead against to full in favor. The dials feed a central electronic mastermind at the chairman, revealing the group stance. Initial models handle about 120 voices, with plans to expand capacity.
The note mocks self important people while noting Canada War Savings Bonds totals and allocations. It mentions payroll and general canvass figures and urges early store shopping for Christmas ideas. It also references Saskatchewan CCF government expanding into multiple industries and recent measures in the fish business.
The Miss Times argues prices fall short as incentives vanish for workers while Britain salvages a Normandy supply line aiding war, recovering lead and signaling costs drop in wartime. Cobourg to install parking meters prompts editor's note that penalties for vandalism range from the new fines to jail time.
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