NEWS OF THE DAY

Evening Post, Volume CXXXIX, Issue 129, 2 June 1945, Page 6

NEWS OF THE DAY

WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast to 5 p.m. Sunday:— Light variable winds. Weather fine. Temperatures still cool, with frosts tonight. Further outlook: Fair to fine. Temperature at 9.30 a.m., 49 degrees. Rainfall for 24 hours ended 9.30 to- ! day, nil. | New Moon, June 10. j High Water.—Today. 10.10 p.m.; tomorrow. 10.35 a.m., 10.58 p.m. Sun.—Sets today 5.1 p.m.; rises tomorrow 7.37 a.m., sets 5 p.m. Man-pqwer Problems. Referring to continuing difficulties in ; meeting demands for labour, the Wel- | lington district man-power officer (Mr. C. M. Smith) stated that vacancies to be filled in high priority industries I were considerable. Labour was urgently required for railway track maintenance, tram track repair, engineering of various kinds, handling of frozen produce, hospital duties, the manufacturing of clothing, etc., work at power stations and gas companies, tram conducting, milk distribution, streets works, and in many other direc- : tions. I Tyres for Tractors. The Government is to be asked for replacement of tractor tyres and tubes which prove faulty within one month of delivery, or for refunds. This decision was reached by the Dominon executive of the New Zealand Farmers' Union this week, it being stated that a large percentage of the tyres and tubes was faulty. They came into the country under Government purchase, no guarantee was given by the dealers, and the Government had so far failed to accept responsibility. Because of the possibly serious effect on production, it was considered that replacements could legitimately be made a charge on the War Expenses Account. | "Ask the Emperor of Japan.'' 1 When a reservist who was granted a sine die adjournment of his appeal by the No. 4 Armed Forces Appeal Board in Hamilton asked whether he would be justified in proceeding with a plan of farm cropping he had _in view, the chairman, Mr. R. P. Smith, said that that was a question which should be addressed to the Emperor of Japan. The reservist replied. "I am afraid I am not on speaking terms with him." Mr. V. W. Simms, a member of the board, advised the reservist to go ahead with his cropping. Housing Shortage In Nelson. A further indication of the seriousjness of the housing shortage in Nelson was given by the District Rehabilitation Officer, Mr. J. Moore, in an ad- ! dress to the Rotary Club when he em--phasised the difficulty faced by his Department in finding houses for returnled servicemen, reports "The Posts [Nelson correspondent. There were 185 ex-servicemen and servicemen s ! widows looking for houses in Nelson, he said. In the last two months only five houses had been allocated. Some j lof the people who were wanting homes i were living in poor or distressing circumstances and paying high rents for very little. Visitor's Gratitude. ! Naval gunners, as well as other members of the crews of overseas ships, are catered for out of patriotic funds before leaving their final port in the Dominion to return home. That the I provision made for them is appreciiated is indicated from the following ! letter written at sea by a petty officeron a merchant ship whose name is well i known to New Zealanders. "This is the first opportunity I have had since leaving New Zealand of expressing my appreciation of the splendid comforts received from the patriotic funds. I I recall a previous voyage to New Zealand some two years ago. On that I occasion the funds did us well, and I now again I am amazed at the generous spirit which makes these gifts possible. To all those many good folk who give of their time and money in our interests, I, on behalf of the gunners of this ship, do sincerely express my deepest thanks for and profound admiration of your splendid work." More Money For Beekeepers. An increased retrospective payment of -id a pound to beekeepers for honey supplied to the Internal Marketing Division in the 1943-44 and 1944-45 sea- | sons was announced last evening by the Minister of Agriculture and Marketing (Mr. Roberts). He said that this action had been taken because it was realised that beekeepers selling direct to the public were obtaining a financial advantage over suppliers to the Division. As the extra pay-out would be met by the accumulated credit balance in the Division's honey account, neither a subsidy to producers nor an increase in the consumer price of honey was involved. "A fortnight ago," the Minister added. "I made a special appeal to beekeepers to forward as much honey as possible to the Auckland branch of the Internal Marketing Division in order to meet a special request by Great Britain for 500 tons of honey, and I am advised that increased quantities are coming forward. For this response I thank the beekeepers concerned." Farmers and Bank of N.Z. , The interprovincial conference of the Farmers' Union passed a motion viewing with grave concern the major move along the road to complete socialisation in the deciared intention of the Government to nationalise the Bank of New Zealand, states "The Post's" Palmers ton North ■ correspondent. The conference viewed the move as an. eventual definite throat, not only to the farmer's control qver his own produce, but also as a direct threat to the farmer's right to own the freehold of his own farm. The conference urged that the time had come for the farmers to stand up and vigorously deny to the Government the right to continue with this measure and called on the Dominion executive to lead tbn farmers of New Zealand and all others interested in a resolute fight against the measure. No Coal, No School. Owing to coal being exhausted, it was decided this week to close the Temuka District High School until further stocks were received. "It is not fair to the pupils to expect them to work in unheated classrooms," said the chairman of the school committee (Mr. A. E. Smith). f'Coal has beep on order for three months. When it is received classes will be resumed " • It was intended to have the pupils attend each morning for roll call. The position had been represented to the Acting Prime Minister and the following reply had been received: —"Have communicated with the Minister of Mines, who advises me that every step possible is being taken to improve the position, which should be bettei; within the next week or so. Will endeavour to expedite coal deliveries."