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Waikato Times, Volume 128, Issue 21372, 17 March 1941, Page 5

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BRITISH MANPOWER USED TO THE UTMOST WOMEN’S GREAT PART (Official Wireless) (Received March 17 11 a.m.) RUGBY, March 16 The Minister of Labour, Mr E. Bevin, broadcasting, told the public his plans for using the country’s man-power to the utmost in the service of the national war effort. He reminded them that in fighting a war of the character of the present one the proper use of man and woman-power was vital. From now on there would be a tremendous call on man-power and readjustments would have to be made. Reserved occupations were coming under review. Special registration was being made of workers with experience in shipbuilding. More "men must be trained for war industry and there would be registration of men between 41 and 45 years. Mr Bevin went on to speak of women’s entry into the war industry and explained the various measures of welfare being taken to facilitate women’s employment. He forecasted the registration before the end of April of women of 20 and 21. In explaining the various provisions for compulsion the Minister showed how they would be used to facilitate and smooth out difficulties in the way of that eager, voluntary response of which there was plenty of evidence. Every individual case was assured of sympathetic treatment. “ There is no doubt,” he said, “ that this great democracy will submit to self-discipline and demonstrate its stability and determination, which will far outdistance anything Hitler or his Nazi regime can bring against us.” NAVAL APPOINTMENTS ASSISTANCE FOR AUSTRALIA (Omclai Wireless) (Received March 17, 11.30 a.m.) RUGBY, March 16 The appointment of Rear-Admiral Lyster as Lord Commissioner of the Admiralty and Chief of the Naval Air Services is announced. Rear-Admiral Lyster succeeds Vice-Admiral Sir Guy Royle, who has been lent to the Australian Government for duty as First Naval Member of the Commonwealth Naval Board. The latter’s appointment dates from May 15, 1941, and that of Rear-Admiral Lyster from April 14. BOY HERO OF NARVIK AWARDED THE D.S.M. GOLD WATCH FROM FRIENDS (Official wireless) (Received March 17, noon) RUGBY, March 16 At a church parade attended by sea cadets, of which he was formerly a member, a boy hero of Narvik was presented with a gold watch, subscribed for by his relatives and friends in recognition of his fidelity to duty during the battle. His name is Jimmy Harris, and his rank in the Navy, “First-Class Boy,” is descriptive of his character as well. The boy received the D.S.M. at the hands of the King during a recent investiture. MENACE TO PORTUGAL STRONG NAZI PROPAGANDA CRITICISM OF BRITAIN (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) LONDON, March 15 Portugal’s fight to preserve neutrality is becoming more difficult owing to the Berlin radio’s continued attacks in its nightly Portuguese broadcast and a strong propaganda offensive, says the Daily Mail’s Lisbon correspondent. German press agents are arriving in Portugal in increasing numbers. The radio campaign aims at splitting Portuguese public opinion by casting aspersions at the Government’s foreign policy, which, it alleges, keeps the country tied to Britain.

The German press has also attacked the British Ambassador to Lisbon, Sir Walford Selby, accusing him of maintaining a widespread spy organisation in Portugal.