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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 21, 1948
Page
9
The Huntsville Forester labels the 1949 Gray survey based assessment as drastic. It compares Huntsville's $3,168,000 value with similar Ontario towns, arguing high assessments plus lower tax rates distort comparisons and threaten business recruitment.
A Manitoulin Island case exposes alleged lax liquor law enforcement in Ontario with courts backing weak prosecutions. Critics claim amusement concessions, seasonal permits, and teenage access show profits before justice, reflecting systemic indifference at Queen's Park.
The leadership is urged to attend to his present department in Ontario. Mr. Drew failed to win in a safe riding last election. The public calls for decent law enforcement and stronger police backing as officers strive but face court frustration.
The Financial Post warns that defense spending risks economic harm if excessive or uncoordinated. It argues a balanced approach is needed to avoid fueling inflation and weakening democracy, noting Russia seeks to destabilize via armament. A strong economy supports freedom in peace and war.
Recollections recall Acton events from 1898 including a new house on Church Street near Main, a wedding at Mrs. Anderson’s home for Lena Anderson and Thomas P. Weking, a Noxsnagaweyn Fair trip, a runaway accident involving Henry Patterson, and notices of deaths Jon Stal and Mildred Irene Stauffer with ages noted.
A wartime piece argues Communism infiltrates major unions in France Italy and beyond. It notes blacklisting of United Public Workers of America and United Electrical Workers by the Atomic Energy Commission amid suspected Communist ties and urges constructive labor unity led by leaders like Fred Copeman to revive faith and fire in the movement.
John Catfo of Beanimore Crescent brings a 25 pound carrot sample to the Free Press. Knox Church Indies host a popular fowl supper for the church anniversary. Two Acton families relocate to new homes in Corrallingwood and Orillig. School contest winners include Barbara Guthrie and Tony Lavellee. A serious accident injures Mr. William Stalker in the bush. Obituary notes John McGibbon dies in Esquesing Township at age 88.
Editorial notes mention a sharp frost signaling winter, savings from Hydro, and a pleasant autumn drive between Acton and Milton. Bowmanville has raised 35 000 of a 65 000 arena fund, with construction starting as funds allow. The Progressive Conservative party names a new Ontario premier and team member in Ottawa, while editorials ponder the meaning of editorials. A National Revenue report ranks doctors highest earnings in Canada at 7 466 annually, with architects, dentists, and nurses following in the middle and lower ranges.
Public auction at 24 E Highway Eramose Road Guelph on Saturday October 23 starting at 1 00 p m featuring dining room sets oak cherry and walnut side boards armchairs rockers and tables plus clocks lamps rugs pictures and kitchen items. Cash terms no reserve as property is sold. Hindley and Elliott Auctioneers Plc 19rd Nockwood or 1771 Milton.
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