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Power Potential

(N.Z. Press Association) AUCKLAND, July 14. Architects, engineers, town planners and economists could form a powerful public force if they acted in unity, said Sir John Allum to the Auckland Institute of Architects today. “If you go it alone, you will be amazed how things can be organised against you,” said Sir John Allum. “But if you co-operate with your friends, the engineers, town planners and economists, you could be a very powerful group. “I do not mean powerful as a pressure group, but powerful technically." Sir John Allum said

public opposition to technical opinion could be countered if architects and others kept the public thoroughly informed of their reasons for making certain decisions. “The public are not fools,” he said. “It may take a little more time than necessary, but our democratic life demands that people be persuaded, not imposed upon.” If architects really wished to make their presence felt, however, they should stand for office in Parliament or on local bodies. “It is hard and often frustrating work, but it is the best way to do it," he said.

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Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31112, 15 July 1966, Page 1

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Power Potential Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31112, 15 July 1966, Page 1

Power Potential Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31112, 15 July 1966, Page 1

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