The Bay of Plenty Beacon Published Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. MONDAY, SEPT. 11th, 1939. HOW YOU MAY HELP

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 1, Issue 61, 11 September 1939, Page 4

The Bay of Plenty Beacon Published Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. MONDAY, SEPT. 11th, 1939. HOW YOU MAY HELP

WITH the ra.pid development of the crisis, the declaration of war and the almost immediate commencement of hostilities by British New Zealand civilians have been somewhat dazed by the suddenness with which events have moved. That, however, is now a thing of the past and the emergency of the situation demands that the people of the Dominion, should take their pla,ce in national service That does not mean active service. We all realise that that must come, but until it does there are a multitude of activities in which our co-operation is required. First, and most essential, is a continuation, in an orderly and unperturbed manner, of our present occupations. Secondly, the unquestioned acceptance of any emergency restrictions which the Government may be forced to place upon our pleasure. Thirdly, the maintenance of normal buying of foodstuffs and household provisions- Fourthly, the intensification of agricultural production, and fifthly, the adoption of a eiourageous and calm attitude towards the international events of the day. Emergency restrictions on petrol have been imposed, through caution. The restrictions are being fairly administered and permits are issued on an equitable basis. The falsification of information required by the authorities is deplorable because the success of the restriotions depends wholly on the honesty of the applicants. In addition, there are a number of people who use their vehicles only for pleasure, and for these to apply for an allowance is unnecesary for they can quite easily do without their cars. Production in all spheres must be forced ahead and every effort must be made by individual householders to economise and pursue a course of orderly buying. Cultivation of vegetable gardens is advisable for by doing so many men may be released for more urgent work. In any case, work is thebest panacea for apprehension, and the most important factor is the retention of a cool outlook.