HARDER. LIFE

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 77, 30 April 1942, Page 6

HARDER. LIFE

A l STK A LEVS Cl VILIAN SS DRASTIC CHANGES SOON Sydney, April 2G. Australia will eventually have to import. civilian labour from America to carry on essential war industries and services, says Don Whitington in a despatch to the “Sunday Telegraph,” Sydney, from Canberra. This is indicated in an estimate that 50,000 more men will be needed to equip and supply troops now in Australia, the correspondent continues. But before a call is made on America, many more Australians will have to transfer from non-essential to war industries. Progress being made with the manpower survey suggests drastic changes soon in the average civilian's normal way of life. MOOD OF GOVERNME7NT Retail stores will be the hardest hit. Not only will they lose staff —they are running on sadly-depleted staffs now —but they will lose customers and goods of all kinds. Rationalisation of industry, abolition of brands and varieties of goods, restriction of everything but essential civilian production, will have a severe effect on warehouses and big retailers. Hundreds of “whitecollar” workers are going to find themselves in overalls, and others will be working in factories, instead of shops. Rejection by the State Premiers this week of the abolition of the brownout (restricted lighting) idea shows the mood of the Federal Government. BAN ON LUXURIES The Government is disregarding personal considerations, disregarding what it considers minor factors in morale, cutting ou' :omforts. Already it is difficult to buy cosmetics, tobacco, bottled beer, matches, shoes, clothing, lea, coffee, cocoa, salt, petrol, tinned goods, and many other lines that were considered essential to civil comforts. That is only a taste of what is coming. The Government is going to harden the people for total war. Part of its Plan is to cut out luxuries, cut out liberties where they interfere with the war effort, cut out pleasures, except for troops. The civil population is to be made to do what it’s told, to eat what it’s told, to wear anything the Government says, to work how and where the Government likes. That’s total war. ll is coming soon. THEORY AND PRACTICE MAY DIFFER When the Nazis were fighting for power against democracy in Germany, one of their most popular slogans was this: "Down with the cumulation of offices; down with officials who are drawing several salaries!” But Heir Heinrich Lohse, now Reich Commissioner for Ostiand (conquered European territories), in addition to the ample remuneration he receives as Rcichcommissioner* still draws pay as a Prussian Councillor of State, as Ober-prosi-dent of Sehleswig-Holslcin. and as a deputy Defence Commisisoner for the same area slates a Czech "News Flash.” This is liberal compensation for a tireless fighter for a New Order. WHAT OF THE FUTURE? One thing at least is certain. We will need all our fortitude, and now is the time to build up reserves A course of Marshall's Eospheririe will increase vitality, vigour and confidence. See what "MarshallV’ will do for you Buy a 100- dose 2/5 bottle from any grocer or chemist. IMPROMPTU FIRST 'll) Inevitably there comes a time when you will be called upon to give a band ' or to offer advice Even it it is only for the treatment of a cold Then be sure to give the best advice Baxters Lung Preserver. This grand old remedy is firmly entrenched in public preference as the -urest remedy for general throat, chest and bronchial troubles Ideal for young children. Gel better get "Baxters.”