GLOWING TRIBUTE
CHURCHILL AS LEADER VERDICT OF HISTORY EPITOMISED COURAGE (United Press Assn.—Eire. Tel. Copyright) (Received Aug. 17, 1 p.m.) LONDON, Aug. 16 A glowing tribute to Mr Churchill was paid in the House of Commons by Mr Attlee. He said the election, which was not of Labour’s seeking, resulted in Mr Churchill being placed in opposition at a time when the fruits of his long leadership were being garnered. He was one of the main architects of victory. Mr Attlee said he believed he was expressing the views of the whole House in acknowledging Mr Churchill’s transcendent services to the couni ry, the Commonwealth and the world The nation found in its darkest hours a man who expressed supremely the courage and determination never to yield which animated all British men and women.
Although Mr Churchill was no longer Prime Minister when final vi-tory came, it was really the outcome of the plans made under his
RT. HON. WINSTON CHURCHILL leadership. History would link Mr Churchill’s name with President Roosevelt’s, whose service to the cause of freedom was unforgettable. Citizens’ Contribution He also wanted to pay tribute to the great contribution made by all the peoples of the British Commonwealth and Empire, Russia, America and China, said Mr Attlee. It had been the steadfastness, courage and sense of duty of the world’s ordinary citizens which had saved civilisation. Mr Attlee said all parties must unite on the foreign affairs policy. Britain did not seek advantage from the war. She desired to heal her wounds and allow her people the right to live in peace and security. She wanted freedom, but there were limitations in the amount of interference Britain could make in the internal affairs of other States. Speeding Demobilisation The Prime Minister said that demobilisation would be speeded up and more than 1,000,000 people released from munitions in the next six weeks. It would be madness to abandon the financial and economic controls which had served so well during the war. While all possible would be done to increase the erection of houses, nothing could be done which could substantially alleviate the problem this winter. The release of 1,000,000 people from the munitions industries was bound to bring difficulties. While the total demand for labour would for some time exceed the labour supply, local temporary unemployment was inevitable. Two Great Dangers Mr Attlee said Britain faced two great dangers—inflation and unemployment. The Government was resolved that there should be no inflation and determined that there should continue to be a fair equitable sharing of all resources. The sudden victory against Japan enhanced the danger of unemployment. “We are living in times when great changes are due,” said the Prime Minister. “Britain expects much from this House. I do not think it will be disappointed. I am not. asking for indulgence, as all Governments deserve criticism and ought to profit by it, but during the critical period we shall require the continuance of something of the spirit that won the war, and will not allow private sectional interests' to obscure the interests of all or the love which we have for our native land and our people.” BRITISH PETROL RATION INCREASE OF 25 PER CENT LONDON, Aug. 16 The basic petrol ration in Britain for the three months period September to November has been increased ,by the equivalent of 25 per cent, which increases the average monthly mileage from 120 miles to 150. When additional supplies are available the present restrictions wilh be relaxed with a view to the speedy withdrawal of rationing.
liberated countries needed coal. There was bound to be unemployment without it, and it was not there.
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Waikato Times, Volume 106, Issue 22689, 17 August 1945, Page 3
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