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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 14, 1950
Page
8
Frederick I. Ker publisher of the Hamilton Spectator urged replacing guns with service and cited the railway strike victim Donald Gordon to advocate public-minded citizens who work without pay. He urged kindness and understanding for public men and frequent reading of thoughtful comment.
A collection of community tidbits including residents adding a porch to a Church Street home, a Knox Church sermon, a Gypsy sighting and marriages foretold, a golf club gathering, town concerts, anniversary services for pastor Mac Pherson, and various visits and speeches by local figures with names such as Rev Strachan Miss Grant and Arthur Pearson.
The 1930 issue notes Sunday services on standard time and coal season prep. Public schools report 300 scholars, high school 88 pupils. Cemetery condition discussed with petition and trustees to act. Moore family attending a One Magistrates Association convention. Marriages listed include Oma ka Pathick, Elizabeth Batock to Hubert Stewart, James Campbell Clark noted. GAMBLE family announcement at Wallorn Street Acton.
Visitors see quiet streets yet small towns rely on durable industries for prosperity. Canadian mills in towns under 5000 people supply one third of textile output and create steady payrolls. Increased consumer knowledge of these products could lift national sales and prosperity.
A British report describes an engineer's bid to keep MPs awake with fresh air during long debates, but the experiment fails. The article notes frequent absences and odd conduct in Parliament, despite MPs being paid public servants. An emergency session showed attendance lagging, raising questions about representatives' duties to taxpayers.
A reader proposes focusing on farm and garden products at the fall fair to showcase big potatoes and other produce. The idea aims to lower living costs by using surplus from exhibits and samples to help the community, citing a neighboring community as a model.
The document argues that war will force extraordinary costs and new taxes. It warns taxes raise prices and living costs, hinders pleasure, and fuels inflation. The piece condemns force as a method to settle disputes and urges peace over war.
The Financial Post notes postal authorities moved first class mail during a railway emergency. It praises Postmaster General Rinfret and Deputy Walter Turnbull for organizing mobilized track and service to deliver letters promptly as trains stopped. The effort ensured mail reached villages, towns, and cities not on main air routes.
The piece reflects on daylight saving ending and the return to standard time. It argues no service is indispensable, notes budget reporting misread as headlines, and praises rising 1950 fair records. It highlights price controls and deepening wage effects, plus a tomato surplus in Canada with broad consumption and canning.
Postmaster General Runfiet says diversions of sitab materials will halt none of muny boat changes federal postal authorities considered. He notes governments should avoid large projects unless necessary and a careful appraisal of work plans is required before proceeding.
The Financial Post reports sustained department store sales strength in Canada for the third week of August. Alberta leads with a 20 percent year over year increase, followed by Manitoba and Saskatchewan, while other provinces show smaller gains.
Oakville Wood Specialties union members vetoed a company conciliation proposal amid a dispute over duties and handling of duties as other unions took over packet work. Leaders stated the move signals a firm stance against management plans seen as a fast trick.
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