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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 11, 1945
Page
18
Notice outlines subscription rates and distribution details for the Acton Free Press. It notes address changes to be sent to the newspaper office and specifies that both old and new addresses must be provided to receive updates. The header implies weekly publication.
Perplexed by numerous hyphenated publications and propaganda, the piece urges immigrants to embrace Canadian unity. It argues for a patriotism that places Canada first, supports freedom of speech, and calls for immigrants to adopt Canadian holidays and customs while rejecting divisive foreign journals.
Awaiting Friday budget release in Ottawa Hen J L C Ilsley to unveil tax changes and wartime spending shifts. Observers note army spending trimmed modestly while navy and air force cuts are larger with ongoing taxpayer funded operations under scrutiny.
A.D. McKittrick marks fifty years guiding Ontario weekly Orangeville Banner since 1895. A Banner reader tribute praises his long service and community contributions through the half century.
A D McKittrick is honored for fifty years in journalism with Orangeville ties and four local papers merged into Haines. The piece notes his kindness, continued energy, and the community impact of his career, while reflecting on postwar sport and youth returning to athletics and recreation.
The speaker notes Canadians endured war well and funded the effort with savings and Victory Bonds. He argues Canadians are not ungrateful and will support the Ninth Victory Loan to aid returning servicemen and civil re establishment, comparing public resolve to wartime needs.
The piece reflects on weather affecting district fairs yet notes fine shows. It questions what share strike leaders across industries contributed to the war effort and compares sports enthusiasm to war coverage. It also comments on easier handling of names and familiar action scenes.
The text outlines plans for continuing British youth groups with government backing. It references Navy control and future governance by organized cadet units. Proposals discuss central oversight, Cadet involvement, and the aim to maintain youth programs amid security considerations.
Officials debate proposed infrastructure changes affecting transit and water services. Questioned are funding channels, regulatory oversight, and potential impacts on residents and businesses. A hearing records testimony from city managers, utility directors, and community advocates.
An old classified listing notes Dr W G C Kenney as physician and successor to Dr J A McNiven with an office on Mill Street Acton. It also lists veterinary services, real estate and insurance offices in Ontario including Milton Georgetown and a large farm agency in Wail loughby with contact numbers.
A fragmented timetable lists daily and Sunday service notes for Georgetown and Guelph routes. It includes departure and arrival times such as 9 am 748 pm 12 08 pm and 633 pm 712 pm 649 am with various daily except Sunday restrictions.
Westbound services show several times in the morning and afternoon with entries for London on Sundays and holidays only. A daily service exists except Sundays and holidays. Other destinations include Kitchener and Stratford with specific routes.
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