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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 19, 1950
Page
2
A town editorial urges citizen involvement in upcoming municipal elections next month. It notes sewer disruptions have taxed council members, praises completed work, and calls for public support and constructive criticism to strengthen democracy and community progress.
The district notes price declines in wool and rubber and lower pork beef and lamb costs this week The article highlights drops in lumber margarine potatoes shortening gasoline and fuel oil as factors easing the cost of living Experts caution against price or wage controls arguing current measures and defense spending keep inflation in check and that stability is preferable to abrupt policy shifts.
The Financial Post reports August employment rose across provinces except New Brunswick down 3 percent. The National Index stands at 204.1 up 1.8 from July, wage per capita hits 45.26, and department store sales reach 60.8 million up 6 percent. Installment sales rise to 9.3 percent in Q2 with strong retail activity and railcar loadings improving in September.
The Financial Post details Ontario postwar expansion, noting 31 new plants established in 1946 to 1950 and $5 billion invested. Production last year topped $6.2 billion with population and personal income rising, while Premier Leslie Frost predicts continued growth and urges readiness for towns to capture their share.
A letter notes recent accidents involving young youths as drivers of tractors on main roads. The author argues tractors lack licensing but demand competent, licensed drivers and questions liability for owners and farms in serious crashes.
The piece notes hockey and baseball seasons merging with artificial ice arenas and a wish for longer mild weather. It mentions upcoming municipal elections shifting to late November and early December, ongoing Turkey suppers and church festivals, and warns parents about children playing in leaf piles to avoid accidents with motorists. Smith Falls Record-News.
From the October 18 1960 issue the Frore Preas reports a Halton County Liberal convention in Milton nominating a House of Commons candidate with Robert Stewart presiding and McKinnon named. Conservative gathering in Milton nominated David Henderson with a two hour address on key questions. A minor note mentions a team runaway at the GTI warehouses and a marriage in Gloversville New York Storey Angus wedding.
Queen Mary expresses satisfaction that the carpet she made during the war years now belongs to Canada. The Letter to Mrs John If Chipman was read at LODE meetings and confirms the project fulfilled its aim as a national export contribution.
In October 1838 and 1930s items report weather hints with winter near, Fairy Lake swims continuing, and a ninth birthday party for Acton Loyal True Blues. Milton Intermediates claim the ORA title in Ontario through a sudden death victory at Harrie, beating Contrton 2 to ?. A meeting of officials discusses a third highway project between Dundas and Labkethore, with municipalities from Hurtington to Toronto represented.
The Milton stage adaptation Its a Date presented last Wednesday and Thursday evenings at the Princess Theater drew about 700 attendees. Directed by Mixa Taos Theaten the amateur cast included Allan Morley and Jim Shepherd performing a tale of a young couple evaluating marriage through each month of the year.
Aaron Burr challenged Alexander Hamilton to a duel following Hamilton's described despicable opinion of Burr. The historical incident underscores the personal and political stakes fueling the fatal confrontation.
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