The Economy

Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31318, 14 March 1967, Page 16

The Economy

Sir,—Many New Zealanders, knowing how Italy was wracked and trortured by the war, will feel deeply humiliated that we want to borrow from her to pay for services at Tongariro. We, of course, suffered no war damage and should ponder on how we have got into such an invidious position. Obviously we cannot afford the iron and steel industry and it is about time that the Government cut its cloth according to its means, exactly as private individuals are forced to do. — Youbs, etc., V. WILKINSON. Ashburton, March 8, 1967.

Sir,—Miss Whetu Tlrakatene, in her magnificent victory, not only secured 75 per cent of the vote on a lower poll, but also produced a 2 per cent swing towards Labour. This indicates grave dissatisfaction with the Tories* harsh economic measures, and will again be shown with a greatly increased Labour majority at Petone and a Labour victory at Fendalton. As Southern Maori covers some 40 European electorates, it is evident the public have realised that

they have been deceived by the Tories who have used falling wool prices as an excuse to remove , food subsidies and harshly increase Post Office charges and State houses rentals.—Yours, etc., DISILLUSIONED NATIONALIST. March 13, 1967.