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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 19, 1950
Page
10
A civic-minded editorial urges residents to engage in the upcoming municipal elections Next month’s vote offers citizens a chance to support public service and help their town progress It calls for attending the annual meeting and voting unless illness prevents participation
The article argues prices are broadly rising but notes recent declines in wool, rubber, livestock, lumber, margarine, potatoes, and fuel. It suggests these drops may ease overall living costs and warns against panic over inflation. It also warns against price controls and argues wage policy and defense spending keep prices in check.
The Financial Post notes broad August employment gains across provinces except New Brunswick down 3 percent. The National Index stands at 204.1 up 1.8 from July, with per capita weekly wages at 45.26, a record for the date. Department store sales reach 60.8 million dollars, up 6 percent from last year. Installment sales rise to 9.3 percent in the second quarter. Carloadings by Canadian railroads for the week ending September 23 show volume this year.
The Financial Post notes Ontario's postwar boom with 31 new plants between January 1946 and June 1950, $5 billion invested in new plant and equipment, and more than $6.2 billion in manufactured goods produced last year. Premier Leslie Frost cites growth as certain and local towns urged to seek a share.
A reader notes several recent accidents involving underage youths driving tractors with attached implements. The piece argues tractors should require licensing on public roads, cites youths as young as 12 or 14, and questions liability for owners if a serious crash occurs, urging responsible age and safety beyond farm property.
The piece reflects on hockey and baseball seasons merging, wishes for long Indian summer, notes preparations for municipal elections shifting to late November and December. It warns parents about leaf piles as a child danger, urging heed to prevent accidents from motorists unseen in leaves.
Reports of Halton County Liberal and Conservative conventions at Milton note nomination of a slate for the House of Commons with Robert Stewart and David Henderson as leading figures. Other items include a world’s fair excursion for Crewson’s Cornet, a runaway tannery wagon, and a marriage in Gloversville New York between Storey Angus and Mabel Ho Angus.
Queen Mary thanked the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire for donating her wartime carpet to Canada. She said it brings her great pleasure that the carpet is now the property of the Canadian people. The letter was shared with LODE branches and read at recent meetings.
Milton Intermediates clinched the Ontario Hockey Association title in a sudden death win at Barrie over Canton with a final score of 22. A large crowd watched the game as officials proposed a new third highway linking Dundas and Lakethore, reflecting active local development.
The "It's a Date" cast performed last Wednesday and Thursday at the Princess Theatre Milton drawing about 700 locals to see amateur actors sing act and interact. Allan Morley and Jim Shepherd both of Milton faced a week of remand for trial after a police request with Chief Warmington expecting more evidence. Police probed thefts at the Robertson Manufacturing Co and found 150 pounds of brass at a Hamilton scrap yard. Knox Presbyterian Church named Rev F Orsborn of Montreal as minister to succeed Rev Edward Phinn. An auto tractor collision four miles east of Milton caused about 150 dollars damage. The Womens Canadian Club met in the Farmer's Building to discuss future activities.
Aaron Burr challenges Alexander Hamilton to a duel following Hamiltons claim of Burrs despicable opinion. The confrontation centers on honor and political rivalry in early American history.
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