PACIFIC WAR EFFORT

Wairarapa Times-Age, 27 April 1944, Page 4

PACIFIC WAR EFFORT

GRATITUDE TO UNITED STATES ADDRESS BY NEW ZEADAND PREMIER. ANZAC DAY SERVICES N NEW YORK. (By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright) NEW YORK. April 26. After a parade on Fifth Avenue, more than 200 airmen attended an Anzac service in the Collegiate of St. Nichols. Air Marshal Williams and Air Commodore Findlay read the Lessons. Addressing the congregation, Mr Fraser lauded the Australian, New Zealand and Canadian war efforts. He said nevertheless that because of their geographical positions they had not fully felt the impact of war as had Britain. He referred to the miracle of American production and thanked the people, Government and services for their co-operation and assistance. New Zealanders had a grand opportunity of appreciating and understanding the Americans during the training for the Tarawa assaults. The boys were a credit to America. Mr Fraser disclaimed any interest in United States domestic policies, but eulogised the great man heading the administration, who stood as- a colossus and world-wide friend of democracy. He added that he had never met two men possessing such faith in each other' as Mr Curtin in General MacArthur and General MacArthur in Mr Curtin. Special Anzac services were also held in St. Patrick's Cathedral. A reception held at the Waldorf Astoria was attended by Mr Fraser, the Australian Minister of Supply, Mr Beasley, members of the British Parliamentary delegation and other prominent persons.