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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 06, 1960
Page
2
A call to action warns Canadians about growing fire losses, citing 590000 homes damaged or destroyed in the past decade and fires caused by carelessness. It stresses protecting children, reducing deaths, and making Fire Prevention Week, Oct 9–15, a lifelong effort.
An article argues intuition arises from long preparation and knowledge. It cites Pasteur and Remington on gendered intuitions tied to interests, noting women show intuitive skills in their fields. The writer emphasizes widening interests and mental activity to enhance intuitive ability.
In a Canadian debate the phrase full employment is shown as a deceptive ideal. Critics argue that insisting the government guarantee jobs would grant state power over individuals and force conscription of labor, echoing socialist theorists while noting public reluctance to such measures.
The piece argues that a fit younger generation fails to match parents due to long watched TV and car commutes. It cites postwar shifts, breadwinner earnings, and the need to emphasize active sports over passive watching. Although YACCA provided gym space, interest lags. instructors exist but effort to pursue fitness is lacking. Facilities alone won’t improve national, community, or individual fitness. a program to inspire sport is required.
A humorous Ottawa style column riffs on gender roles and the idea of transforming women into “sensible” partners. It contrasts a gossiping party scene with a male perspective, noting the lack of mutual understanding and the yoking of domestic life to humor and anecdote.
An odd spoofed monologue mocks Canadian stereotypes about romance and gender roles. It parodies comparisons to European elites and jokes about conversations, beer, and daily chores, ending with a boastful note on eventual social progress.
MILTON Council pursues a test drilling program north of town in a bid to locate more industrial water. At Waterdown Memorial Hall the ground work was hastily started by three volunteers while five sites under Ontario Water Resources guidance were considered. In Georgetown a local gas office ticket draw and population data are noted. Burlington eyes a Y facility expansion as Gordon Gallagher becomes deputy reeve and Barry Humphreys joins council. Brampton eyes removing parking meters after $13,000 debt is cleared. Oakville Trafalgar area moves toward amalgamation with a tentative name suggested.
Mutual aid expands among Canadian fire departments to enable rapid equipment interchange. Western provinces British Columbia and Alberta cooperate with nearby US states while Ontario crews link with Quebec Manitoba New York Michigan and Minnesota to share hose threads and fittings.
Campaigns kick off as nominees map plans for a TNT week with managers named. Posters and publicity aim to brighten corridors while Barry Kirkness is acclaimed president. nominees for vice president include Norman Elliott Bernice Wasowicz and Allan Hayward.
A Free Press item from October 1960 notes Acton town hall improvements including interior repainting stage curtain cleaning reseating and new tents. It also mentions Mrs MacArthur and Mr Norton wedding at Kane Presbyterian church and various community activities with clubs and a Spitfire Carnival planned. A severe storm damaged a bank barn in Erin causing losses and insurance details.
Office hours listed for Dr A J Buchanan at Corner Mill and Frederick Street from morning to early evening with a Wednesday afternoon closure and telephone contact 19. Also C F Leatherland QC barrister solicitor notary public with varied hours and address. Hastings Payne barristers solicitors notaries public listed. PoY Riddell OC opening times and appointment details noted.
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