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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 02, 1943
Page
10
The Acton Free Press notes rising government securities temptations as postwar profit schemes caution residents. It praises the town planning commission and outlines plans for waterworks extensions sidewalks housing and an eventual sewage disposal plant, urging prudent financing and postwar preparation.
Parents discuss sending children back to school for the fall term as wartime earnings tempt unskilled labor. Experts warn that postwar demand favors educated workers and urge continued study. Acton Fair is kept despite wartime handicaps, praised for agriculture and community ties, with plans to attract visitors and rekindle postwar activity.
The notice blends Labor Day reflections and local events from Acton and Kamloops The piece mentions fairs Acton Fair and early September events The piece notes blood donors helping the home front and Canadian wounded soldiers The report also touches on rationing marmalade and a basic motor fuel formula claim and quotes economist R J Deachman on national income
The Ottawa gathering marked a historic and human milestone as a U S president spoke to a 20 000 strong crowd about global aims and the fight against outlaws. The report details French and Canadian wartime coordination, the Quebec conference outcomes, and possible Canadian representation in Algiers as France seeks a government chosen by its people.
Wartime Prices and Trade Board border changes make it illegal for merchants to require extra purchases when selling goods in short supply. Exceptions apply to practices set during or before September 15 to October 11, 1941. The rule excludes goods distributed under provincial directions such as alcoholic beverages.
Greater certainty of position for both tenant and landlord is the object of the new rental regulations which became effective October 1. Changes include a reduced minimum notice to vacate from 12 to 6 months and applications for rent increases only where the tenant gets more value for rent.
The British Medical Association Council warns in the Western Medical Journal that the state should convert medical practice to a central or local government service. It argues the reform is in the general interest and calls for decisive government oversight.
An improved shipping position raises tea and coffee stockpiles and prompts a one third ration increase starting September 2. The coupon ratio shifts to two coupons every three weeks instead of four, while coupon value remains unchanged. Further increases may follow if supply improves.
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