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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 15, 1942

Page

2

Victory Loan campaign urged as war effort continues

The piece calls on Canadians to support the upcoming Victory Loan raising funds for war needs, stressing every dollar and home effort is vital to defeat Hitler and the Axis. It compares past campaigns, notes the Y M C A in Acton, and discusses publication waste and wartime priorities.

7 Press Free Press Dualnese Free Press Canada Dominion Hitler Germany Y.M.C.A Wee Acton Daniel Defoe Financial Post Elmer Davis U. S. Office of War Information Charles Vining Washington Ottawa Associated Breweries of Canada Canadian Breweries Ltd National Breweries Blue Top Brewing Co

Ottawa week notes minister shuffle and manpower moves

The Ottawa week reports a cabinet shakeup adding three Quebec ministers, with speculation on future posts including Moscow and Chungking. It notes manpower shortages, steps to curb nonessential industry, army requisitions, and a beef price policy extending into next year.

Mackenzie King Labinet Quebec China Moscow L. R. LaFleche National War Services J. T. Thorson Exchequer Alphonae Fournier Public

Government Hint on Liquor Price Policy and Ration Potential

The text notes prices may fluctuate with market conditions and hints at government restrictions on alcohol. It suggests possible actions including reducing alcohol content and rationing spirits intake, reflecting anticipated policy changes.

Diplomacy Drive Seeks Medical Ties for Postwar Era

London reports the Foreign Office weighs a proposal to place medical attaches in British embassies abroad after the war. The plan aims to pool global curative and preventive medical knowledge to support health and diplomacy.

London Foreign Office

Wheat as Cattle Feed and Arrival of USWAC Contingent

In a London dispatch a note explains wheat mainly as a fattening feed for beef cattle and outlines feeding strategies with oats and roughage. It advises rolling or coarse grinding and gradual shifts in grain mix. The report also notes that several companies of Negro women are part of the first U S Army Corps contingent arriving in London.

London Icp United States Women's Army Corps

Local Medical and Legal Services Directory Ad

The notice lists Dr W G C Kenney and Dr W M G Cullen physicians and surgeons with office and contact details in Acton and nearby Georgetown. It also lists Kenneth M Langdon Barrister Solicitor Notary Public with office locations and hours, plus appointment information and street references.

W. G.C. Kenney Mhyaleian Anygeon Pr. J. A. McNiveny Symon Block Mhi Street Acton Charais Bt WM. G. Cullen L.M. Ce Mill Street Frederick Street Hugh S. Austin Mil Street Corner Frederick Kenneth M. Langdon Notary Public

Weekend Deal Notices With Varied Sunday Restrictions

Fragmented notice outlines price terms for daily and Sunday use with multiple exceptions. Mentions weekly flyer distribution, locations in Ghergetown and Guelph, and a nine twenty four pricing reference, plus Sunday only timing at 623 pm.

Daly Sundas Creorgedaw Touetpts Kok Pian Trating

Fragmented Public Transit Schedule Fragments

Readable items indicate service rules for Sundays and holidays, with daily exceptions. Mentions include destinations like Kitchener and Stratford and notes about no service on Sundays and holidays.

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