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Waikato Times, Volume 130, Issue 21690, 28 March 1942, Page 4

RUSSIAN IMPATIENCE *’*'l**l BRITAIN’S WAR EFFORT LONDON, March 27 The Russian impatience for more active British participation in the war against Germany is attributable in some degree to the failure of Britiah propaganda to give a true picture of Britain’s war effort, says the Times’ Moscow correspondent. Russian eyes are on England and expectations are high. There is no lack of appreciation of the problems confronting the Empire, but the Russians generally remain unconvinced that Bntain is making the maximum production effort and is prepared to stake as much for victory as Russia is doing. This is causing speculation concerning the reason for such an attitude. The British Broadcasting Corporation’s presentation of the Russian war news, including reference to imaginary pincers movements and forecasts about early facilities, have given the unfortunate impression that the Russian news is being played up in order to palliate setbacks elsewhere. The Russians want to know whether production is increasing and what measures are being taken for preparedness for immediate fighting. British propaganda should make more of the Royal Air Force raids on Europe, also the labour front achievements. Articles and films on the British war activities often arrive out of sequence and incomplete. Most of the films are unsuitable. A people whose newspapers illustrate the mutilated bodies of women and partisans cannot be expected to appreciate the brand of humour which British commentators usually associate with the women’s auxiliary services. To convince the Russians of Britain’s good faith and resolve to go all-out for victory is the main propaganda job at present. ROYALTY AND BOMBERS NAMES WRITTEN ON SIDE RUGBY, March 27 The King and Queen put their names on two of the biggest-type bombers used by the Royal Air Force during their recent visit to an aircraft factory. On a card pasted on the side of one bomber the King wrote “George R. 1.,” and the Queen wrote “Elizabeth R. 1.” on a similar card on another bomber. BONDS FOR BOMBERS” TOTAL OVER £114,000 Although the Chief Post Office was open only until mid-dav today for the sale of Bonds for Bombers, sales totalled £2582 for the morning. Hamilton’s total for the week was thus brought to £31,893. The Hamilton postal district contributed £18,099, making the week’s total for the district £114,083. TARANAKI TROTS Trotting Club’s Handicap: Conflagration (R. Donald), 1; Ayrshire Scott, 2. Scratched: Courier. Derby Lu, Air Gowan. HASTINGS RACES Hastings Cup: Full Hand 1, Authoress 2, Flying Hawk 3. All started.