LIQUOR AND WAR

New Zealand Herald, Volume 79, Issue 24244, 9 April 1942, Page 4

LIQUOR AND WAR

Sir, —I hope the letter of Mr. A._J. StaUworthy wilLsreceive the attention it deserves. Thill have been scenes of drunkenness in Auckand during the Easter week-end which are a disgrace to the city. If -these things are happening within the scope of the-law, then the law must be drastically tightened. Overseas visitors in uniform have told roe of their surprise at Auckland's laxity in liquor and morals. The promise of local publicahi to put their house in order is either not fulfilled or is scarcely touching the problem. The Government _will nojfc act unless propelled by public opinion. Th« leaders must be led. I believe women can do it. t . During the last war the militant suffragette movement in England-re-ceived its reward in the enfranchisement of women. I do not suggest that the wonieu of Auckland adopt the extreme measures used by the Pankmirsfc family. But we should embark without delay on an even more important crusade with equal enthusiasm and determination. The Federal Government > of Australia has taken action in reducing hours for the sale of liquor. I hope tn* women of New Zealand will see to it that our own Government goes .much further still, and immediately. Acxes E. Hodge, Pres. Council of Christian Women.