MORE SACRIFICES URGED

Dominion, Volume 34, Issue 139, 8 March 1941, Page 4

MORE SACRIFICES URGED

Dominion’s Part In War PALMERSTON SOLDIERS HONOURED Dominion Special Service. PALMERSTON N„ March 7. How some people were making a 100 per cent, war effort and others were not was referred to by Cr. W. B. Tennent, at a civic gathering for troops on leave in the Palmerston North Opera House last night. “We have heard a lot about the all-in war effort,” he observed. “Many people are putting all the.y know into the war. But in essential industries men who have volunteered to work extra hours are prohibited from doing so by law; we find millers going on strike because there happens to be a squabble between the doctors and the Government, and we find ropeworkers asked to produce extra rope for the troops in Egypt not answering the call. In those circumstances the 100 per cent, war effort becomes a farce, and till such things cease w T e as a nation cannot get wholeheartedly into the war effort. If we are not prepared to sacrifice a little personal comfort our nation will go under. Let us make a pledge to these men that we will also make our sacrifices so that wc- might win this war.” There were more than 40 soldiers present, Cr. Tennent tendering an apology for the Mayor. Mr. Mansford, who is attending the Municipal Conference iu Auckland. Each soldier received a present of a safety razor and money belt. Other speakers who paid tribute to the men were Mr. G. Rennie for the R.5.A.,. Major J. C. L. Merton for the Home Guard, and the Rev. J. Hubbard for the churches.