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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 19, 1961
Page
8
An editorial criticizes voluntary planning among municipalities as failing and argues for provincial laws to enforce durable master plans. The piece warns that regional mandates may curb property owners rights and fears increased red tape will breed frustration, not cooperation.
An editorial urges voters to thoughtfully nominate candidates for school boards councils and commissions. It stresses municipal leadership rests with engaged citizens and warns against apathy until tax bills or service faults prompt concern. It calls for early consideration and responsible participation.
The column notes rising radiation concerns from Russia's nuclear testing and calls for fluoride debate delays in Canada. It compares abolition shifts in New Zealand and Canada and comments on the brutal logic of capital punishment. It ends recalling evidence of ancient modern humans in Iraq 25,000 years ago.
A Dead Giveaway department store clerk testified he grew immediately suspicious when a man paid cash for a $49.50 purchase and flashed a $500 bill. The clerk noted cash deals can look conspicuous and wondered how robbers will dispose of loot without leaving a trace.
A recent poll shows 46 percent say no difference between parties while 44 percent say yes and 10 percent have no opinion. The writer notes a future scenario where only one party would exist after a Communist Party takeover, making polls unnecessary.
A Beamsville Ontario letter to the editor prompts a clash over vulgarity in a local columnist Smiley. The editor defends the column arguing it will not be toned down while readers threaten to drop subscriptions.
A newspaper columnist defends his use of strong language while editors wrestle with censorship. A reader threatened to cancel, claiming vulgarity appears nowhere else in print, prompting a defense of free expression and remarks on linguistic norms.
WA and WMS held a joint rally at Waterdown Limited Church on Monday September 25 with ROFL Wiser presiding. Mrs Plenty of Cooks Villy led a devotional on John and workshop leaders guided discussions on resource material leadership and worship services.
Women of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada were exhorted at the Western Ontario Women’s Mission Council convention in London at Gospel Temple on Thursday October 5. Speakers urged increased witnessing and church activity. Maul Ellis of Neetwood Pentecostal Church was among the presenters, and cited the world center in Jerusalem.
A visitor to a farm remarks that pasteurized milk is the safest, while the farmer affirms cows are kept in a pasture. The exchange highlights belief in pasture grazing and pasteurization as milk safety measures.
Mr and Mrs A M McPherson celebrated their silver wedding with a surprise party and a silver tea service. Fire brigade demonstrates a five to ten second oil fire smothering nozzle. Knox Presbyterian Church marked its 97th anniversary with large attendance and choirs. War Savings Certificates drive aims to 3600 monthly, funds naval gun. Lakeside LODE members knit items for armed forces overseas.
Andrew Culverwell, an Englishman, died Friday in St Michael's Hospital after being struck by a street car in Toronto the previous Wednesday. He recently left Beardmore and Company to join a local tannery. The issue also notes various local incidents and council tender approvals at the Rockwood Fair, including a fox pelt value of about 450 dollars and skating rink bids.
Directory page lists dental surgeon Dr A J Buchanan and barristers C F Leatherland and Acton A Braida with office hours. Includes dentist and lawyer contact details, plus a coach schedule for Daylight Saving Time routes between Acton and surrounding towns with morning and evening departures and notes for weekends.
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