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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 20, 1945
Page
14
A lyrical meditation on morning light turning pear gray then blue at dawn. Clouds drift, edges curl, and the sun brightens the town as evening clouds fade like petals. The piece zips between dawn and a hopeful night promising a new light tomorrow.
Ottawa saw a mass labor movement as delegates from the Trades and Labor Congress and the Canadian Congress of Labor arrived to press reforms. They urged action on reconversion and wages, criticized the government, and sought public pressure to curb concessions to corporate interests. Died notice included for Kingsbury.
A Dutch letter from The Hague to Mrs Walter Cutting describes life under German occupation in Holland. It recalls rationing, coal and electricity shortages, fear of arrests, and the impact on families, with praise for Canadian soldiers who helped and formed strong bonds with local residents. The note mentions a Canadian unit in the war and laments hardship while thanking Canadians for support.
The English lace industry plans limited scale production of Culity lace curtains as outlined in the federation's annual report. The note highlights focus on quality, market demand, and potential employment impacts in Nottingham and surrounding areas.
Leeds conference of labor women opens amid calls for compulsory pay parity by sex and equal pay across industries. Delegates press for fixed domestic worker wages, equal holidays, and child support measures, urging continuation of wartime family benefits.
Acton notes D H Lindsay bought the grain elevator at the Canadian National Depot from Robert Noble Ltd. The Acton Ladies softball team traveled to Guelph and defeated All Stars 12 Mr G TV Beardmore supplied poultry pens for the fair grounds. Obituary: Mrs Mary FO Wilda formerly of Acton passed away in Gloversville after 39 years in residence.
Kitchen naysayers may soon be proven wrong as fully packaged frozen meals hit groceries and delivery services. Mason, a consulting engineer, touts a system where meals heat in a special oven in minutes with no dishwashing, using grooved disposable plates and pre-cooked dishes like beef, beans, and potatoes.
A report notes a laboratory move and two years of work by a staff on a problem now aiding soldiers in Guam and the Philippines. It describes meals prepared long in advance to preserve flavor for troops, and mentions coal price trends and a miner payroll context.
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