‘ALARMING SPREAD’
RED PROPAGANDA OFFICIALS INFLUENCED RETAILERS’ ALLEGATION (P.A.) NEW PLYMOUTH, Feb. 16. Concern at the “alarming spread of Communist propaganda and the growth of Communism in New Zealand and its infiltration into the civil service." was expressed by the New Zealand Retailers’ Federation at its annual conference in New Plymouth. “It is rearing its ugly head in such a manner that unless we express ourselves we are failing in our duty to our country," said a delegate. “If it is true that senior officers in the civil service are Communists, then as taxpayers we are entitled to ask that our money be better spent.” After a discussion the following resolution was carried unanimously: “That in view of the grave international situation this conference respectfully requests the Minister of Industries and Commerce to state whether it is correct that a senior officer of the Price Tribunal is an avowed Communist or subscribes to the Communist policy. “Further, that in view of the recent utterances of the Prime Minister, the Government be urged to ascertain immediately the number of Communists holding senior positions in the civil service.”
A copy of the resolution was telegraphed to the Prime Minister and the Minister of Industries and Commerce.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 22587, 16 March 1948, Page 6
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