VIEWS OF DR MARSDEN

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 76, 16 May 1941, Page 5

VIEWS OF DR MARSDEN

SCIENTIFIC ASPECTS OF THE WAR DEVELOPMENTS IN UNITED STATES [United Press Association! Auckland, This Day After six months abroad investigating the scientific aspects of the war Dr. Marsden, head of the Scientific Research Department, returned by the vlonterey to-day. He said he was jreatly impressed with developments iu the United States and much admired the efficiency and the spirit of helpfulness. He said the possibilities arising from newer developments in U»e rad»o and electrical industries were ighly important. America had trendou= resources and an unlimited •apauity for mass nr duel ion of technical gear He said America was now the economic and technical centre of the world Expansion was just beginning to become effective and encouraged real hope for a reasonably speedy decision in *he war. In Britain old barriers had gone and there was earnestness everywhere to serve Many New Zealanders in both Britain and | America were occupying important ! positions—were taking active parts in the war effort They were great team I workers and extremely well respected.