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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 21, 1948
Page
2
The Huntsville Forester blasts the new 1949 assessment based on a Gray survey calling it drastic. It finds Huntsville's $3,168,000 valuation far higher than similar Ontario towns and argues the high assessment undermines a fair tax system and deters potential industry.
A sharp critique of Ontario police courts and Queen's Park critics the disposal of liquor charges on Manitoulin Island and similar Sunday amusements, accusing authorities of weak enforcement, high profits, and few convictions. The piece laments rising intoxication among youths and a general malaise in justice.
The writer argues Premier would do well to address his department and notes Drew failed to win a safe riding last election. It calls for better law enforcement and more backing for police, who work hard but are frustrated when cases fail in court.
The Financial Post editorial warns that Canada faces a balance between enough defense spending and avoiding economic harm. It argues too large a military program can drain productivity, fuel inflation, and weaken democracy, while unity with allies and a strong economy sustain freedom.
The item notes Acton memories from 1898 including Campbell building a new 18 by 26 foot frame house on Church Street near Main, Lena Anderson and Thomas P. B. Watking wedding at Mrs. Anderson’s home, attendees at Noxsagaweyn Fair in Campbellville, Henry Patterson's runaway incident, and obituaries for DMD Hall of Trafalgar and Mildred Irene Stauffer of Toronto.
The piece notes Communist influence in major unions in France Italy and behind the Iron Curtain. It cites UPI and IUE blacklisting by the Atomic Energy Commission. Fred Copeman urges a positive constructive ideology rather than negative critique to revive labor faith and action.
John Catfo of Beanimore Crescent brought the largest carrot sample this season weighing 25 pounds. Knox Church Indies hosted a popular fowl supper and anniversary event. Nearby residents moved homes, and Acton winners led poster and essay contests. William Stalker injured by a falling tree. Obituary: John McGibbon died at Esquesing Township at 88.
The piece notes the season's first frost and autumn beauty along Acton to Milton. Bowmanville has raised 35000 of 65000 for a new arena, awarding a contract and starting work. It also covers Ontario politics with a new premier and cabinet moves, plus brief reflections on editorial definitions and a National Revenue income list ending with nurses.
Mrs Elizabeth Gerow suspends sale at No 24 E Highway Cresamose Road near Guelph on Saturday October 23 starting 1 30 pm. Items include dining room suite rockers sideboards chairs marble pedestals clocks pictures vases lamps kitchens items sewing machine and more. No reserve. cash preferred. Hindley and Elliott Auctioneers.
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