“Obstructed by a Great Nation”
(Rec. 11.30 a.m.) WASHINGTON, May 30. Rear-Admiral Carney, assistant Chief of Naval Operations and formerly Admiral Halsey’s Chief of Staff, said at a Memorial Day dinner that America’s efforts for world peace were being obstructed by a great nation whose very concept was based on fomenting disorder and disunity. America’s efforts were also sorely handicapped by the hasty, selfish demobilisation which had stripped America of the military powers and prestige which would give authority to her councils and to influence peaceful and democratic procedures everywhere. Rear-Admiral Carney did not name the nation referred to. but said it had emerged from' the was a “powerful, great and determined driving force which opposed virtually every belief .and ideal we hold dear. It is aware of its power and opposes our weakness at every turn. Its unyielding forces have refused to permit the world to make peace.
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Greymouth Evening Star, 31 May 1946, Page 7
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