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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 15, 1942
Page
10
The article urges Canadians to participate in the upcoming Victory Loan drive as a civic duty to fund the war, stressing every home dollar contributes to victory and that previous campaigns have supported fighting men and equipment. It notes Acton YMCA progress and advocates broad community support.
The Ottawa week notes Prime Minister Mackenzie King reshuffled his cabinet adding three Quebec ministers and sparking speculation on China and Moscow posts. Names include L R LaFleche Alphonae Fournier and Ernest Bertrand with talk of Arthur Slagt for a state role and Victor Odlum possibly taking Moscow or Chungking posts. Manpower shortages loom as government prepares broad measures and new army calls are issued alongside beef price controls.
The article notes ceiling prices for liquor may fluctuate with market conditions. It reports expected government restrictions on alcohol consumption and possible rationing of spirits and alcohol intake, predicting a reduction in alcoholic content.
London reports the Foreign Office considers a proposal for doctors to enter the diplomatic field after the war. The plan suggests medical attaches in British embassies abroad would share curative and preventive knowledge to maintain global health.
The article notes rising public interest in feeding cattle for next year’s beef, citing a record grain harvest. Wheat is a fattening feed when rolled or coarsely ground, best used with oats and bulky grains. Begin with high oats, then increase heavy grains, and mix with chaffed roughage for good results in beef cattle and wintering cows. Also mentions U.S. Women's Army Corps arrival in London with contingents of negro women.
The Acton business directory provides entries for Dr W G C Kenney surgeon in Symon Block MHI Street with office hours and phone, Dr W G Cullen physician on Mill Street near Frederick Street with contact details, and Kenneth M Langdon a solicitor notary public at Georgetown Theatre Building with contact number and office hours in Acton and Georgetown. It also references appointments by special arrangement and scattered street names Charles Street and Spywuck's Cafe.
Fragmented OCR notes describe weekly pricing with Sunday restrictions and several locations. Mentions include percentages, daily limits, and flyer distribution across cities such as Guelph and Georgetown with varied days.
Fragmentary OCR shows routes and service notes including Sundays holidays daily exceptions and limited destinations like Kitchener Stratford with specific day restrictions. The readable elements suggest a public transit timetable with exceptions and weekend closure hints.
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