Ruthless Reorganisation of Industries

Manawatu Times, Volume 67, Issue 209, 2 September 1942, Page 5

Ruthless Reorganisation of Industries

(By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright) Received Tuesday, 7.15 p.m. SYDNEY, Sept. 1. The War Cabinet has decided on more drastic steps to obtain another 219,0u0 men and women for war and civil needs oefore the end of the year, says tne Daiiy Telegraph. The latest review indicates that the Government's estimate in May that it would require 318,00 u more men ana women for war worn must be in creased by another 60,000. About halt uie original estimate of 318,000 has been uotainea. The official view is that unless the re organisation of civil inuustries is c&rrieu out with the greatest energy uuu aetei mination tnere wni be a serious deficiency of manpower at tne end of tne year, a sub-committee of tne Vvar Cabinet presented a report wherein it states: "To meet the estimated requirements oi 139,000 men and 80,000 women u would bt. necessary to take a senes of measures which in their scope and severity trail-, scended anytning previously contemplated. In particular the reorganisation or Industries would have to be carrieu through with ruthiessness and speeu wnich might Involve individual iniquities and might arouse considerable opposi

The full Cabinet War Council will consider the report witnout deiay. intu cation has been given that the Government intends to conscript women lor wai work, but this is believed to be a possi bility. Many women offering for wa l work are reported to be unwilling to accept, what they are offered but try t> pick the best-paid positions. It is reported that Decause of the man power position no more age groups win be called up for the army except in an emergency.