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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 03, 1963
Page
17
A playful critique imagines Free Press credit lines mirroring TV credits touching on bylines, editors, proofreaders, designers and vendors. The spoof lists numerous staff roles and local business names to illustrate credit culture in a newspaper setting.
The article argues for halving the number of members in both the commons and senate to relieve taxpayers. It cites outdated representation tied to era of poor communications and views redistribution as the chance to modernize facilities. Government is presumed to handle the change.
In Ajax Ontario a court ruling by Justice Campbell Grant holding that a council has say over capital expenditures on a $60 000 gymnasium sparks renewed debate over who controls school board purse strings. The piece contrasts family finances with municipal and school board budgets and notes the need for protest rights within households and councils.
A 1920s style column recalls Main Street progress on Beardmore Co. land near the cemetery and street upgrades. It highlights school, church, and social notices from Acton including weddings, concerts, harvest festival plans, and administrative meetings with local clergy and volunteers.
A buyer recalls a tedious car buying experience with a dealer. The buyer expected haggling but says the seller offered no negotiating chance. Frustration grows as delays, unfulfilled promises, and a lack of thorough vehicle inspection leave the buyer dissatisfied with the purchase process.
Local churches in Acton and Hamlet list October services. Notable entries include Acton Baptist Church with morning worship and evening meditation, Rockwood Emmanuel Bible Church with Sunday services, Evangel Baptist Church with Bible School and Sunday services, Trinity Church note of divine services, Acton Pentecostal Tabernacle schedule, and Knox Church and Presbyterian Church entries with weekly worship, Sunday School and special services. Many lines show dates October 1963 and named pastors and contact notes.
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