POINTS FROM OTHER LETTERS

Press, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23323, 8 May 1941, Page 12

POINTS FROM OTHER LETTERS

“A.R.,” oq horse racing in war time, replying to Hiram Hunter, writes: “Of course the breeding industry should continue. I should not go so far as Mr Hunter as to suggest that the thousands of race people, if out of work, would have only ‘scrapheap or sustenance’ to turn to. Something more useful than that could be found for those who could be spared," as there is a shortage of men everywhere to attend to necessary things.” “Once Caught Twice Shy” says there will be no trouble with motor registrations if motorists know how much petrol they are to receive .during the next few months. Oh the subject “SOS For Mothers,’-’ “Sans Help” suggests that 50 per cent, of abortions would disappear if help was available for sick and tired mothers. “If girls must have uniforms,” writes the correspondent, “let the Government supply mothers’ aids: with them and elevate motherhood and the girls who assist it.” Norton Wright, on the same subject, suggests that when the war is over, instead of erecting useless war memorials! rest homes for tired mothers should be built—one in the North Island and one in the South. In the same connexion, “Domestic” points to the difficulties.of. mothers in the country, who have to care for their' children, cook for farm hands, and do all their household duties without help. “Cheers For New Zealand” approves the suggestion of “N.Z,” that immi-; gration from America should *be encouraged. “The . youtYi of America,” writes the correspondent “have grown up free and independent in a country that knows the meaning of . the word 'democratic.’ Why wait till after tne war to' start the new era so many of our English brothers are telling -us about?” •‘Aussie,” on the same subject,; writes: “Apparently ‘Observer’ is one of the ! type who arms after he has declared wan We have too many of that type in this country,-and they are. ■holding the place- back. Never leave .till to-morrow, what you can do today.” ' ■ ;V ■ ' ■ :. “Crossroads” protests -against ■ the “excessive speed atwhich the"majority of motorists pass through the township of > Prebbleton.” speed” notices' baVe had no effect,;the writersuggests that the authorities should- fht a maximum speed .for ; Prebbleton.