THE FIT SINGLE MEN.
EMPHATIC-STATEMENT BY MR,
WIDDOWSON.
(United I ress Association.)
DUNEDIN. May 16. M r Widdowson, S.M., chairman of the Military Board, made an emphatic response to-day to the general demand that all fit single men, irrespective of responsibilities, should be sent to. the front. He said it was an absurd but fascinating cry emanating from un- ( thinking people. It. was absolutely oposed to all common sense, and was entirely against the _ board's policy. The people 'responsible for the cry, generally talked without the book. The. board came across instances of single men whose responsibilities were greater than those of married men with large families. The board would continue its duty fearlessly and honestly dealing with every case on' its merits. He condemned the action of people sending anonymous' letters to members of the board.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LII, Issue 114, 18 May 1918, Page 5
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