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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 09, 1941
Page
10
The Acton Free Press outlines cancellation rules for subscriptions and clarifies that ads are accepted with responsibility for noted corrections. It states cancellations may occur if payments are not remitted and advertising charges are limited by space and error proportion.
The piece reflects on Thanksgiving for Canada next Monday amid wartime, noting limited casualties so far and rugged service health. It cites heavy war taxes, surplus for comfort, continued freedom, harvest abundance, and calls for renewed resolve to win the global fight for democracy and freedom.
Amherstburg Echo style editorial condemns selfish business behavior and praises local volunteers. It urges every resident to join groups, support projects, and help Acton flourish. Burlington council questions census figures and notes building values and county assessments as part of regional growth discussion.
The Windsor Star argues the government should free patents oil firms have bought to force new carburetors into production. It cites the Pogue carburetor that could yield 200 miles per gallon and a Winnipeg inventor who proved high mileage, blaming oil companies for blocking innovations. The piece asks why wartime powers cannot conscript inventions to save fuel and aid the war effort.
Editorial notes reflect on a strong fall fair season, Canada's 1941 newsprint output, war time hardships, gasoline saving debates, and price movements. The piece comments on political leaders, rationing, and a farmer’s hog packing example to illustrate inflation and middleman costs.
A 25 year retrospective notes the German U-83 under Lt. Rose entering Hampton Roads and Newport News on Oct 6 1918. It describes its predatory commerce raiding off New England and the push toward unrestricted submarine warfare in 1917. The piece links U-boat actions to US entry into WWI and policy shifts under Bethmann Hollweg and the German high command.
Regina Saskatchewan announces a youth training program for farmers aged 16 to 30 to learn modern farm operation, power use, and machinery. The program, run by the Saskatchewan Department of Education and the Federal Labor Department, offers local or university courses with physical training and citizenship topics and lists four projects.
Western Canada farmers watch for dry spells to help a promising corn crop. Cool damp weather slowed growth in prairie belts with Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta expanding corn plantings. Experts note potential prices around 75 cents a bushel and a $2 acre bonus for corn on former wheat lands amid strong demand and shifting imports.
Scottish Command troops scaled crags near Glencoe to rescue a man and a girl student within 24 hours. Lt Gen A F Thorne praised rope work as soldiers risked nearly 2800 feet in pitch darkness. Authorities urged climbers to avoid dangerous ascents to protect rescuers.
On Sunday October 12 the 8 19 p m eastbound and the 11 43 p m westbound services are cancelled. Other schedules show daily runs from Acton to Georgetown and Guelph with multiple daily departures including afternoon and late evening times.
Eastbound to Toronto times include 5.51 am 9.01 am 11.31 am 2.08 pm 3.51 pm 5.56 pm. Westbound to London times include 9.53 am 12.23 pm 4.23 pm 6.18 pm 8.08 pm 11.53 pm. Service notes indicate daily or weekend/holiday exceptions.
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