The Archive · 1939

N.Y. World Fair New York Workers Demand Exclusive Rights

New York, June 11.

The "N.Y. Times" today severely criticized the action of New York unions which created a difficult situation when demanding that all work at the World's Fair be carried out by New York workers.

The state of Nevada decided to withdraw from the Fair following the demand received from the unions that New York workers be agenda of which no question, not even the colonial problem, would be excluded, the "Sunday Express" stated this morning, this view being shared by the majority of the Sunday press.

in order to create a favourable international atmosphere, the paper added, a limitationn of armaments would be suggested.

"It is thought possible that the German response to the peace gesture may be to take strong action in Danzig or elsewhere in the belief that it can be taken with safety," the "Sunday Express" continued: Tt is understood that steps are being taken to make it plain that such a risk cannot Safely be taken and that any further aggression must be met by force. London diplomats believe a crisis may occur within the next few weeks. Whether it will go further than diplomatic shouting will depend upon the circumstances."

The. diplomatic editor of the "Sunday Pictorial" says Mr. Cham-berlin remains convinced that "soothing words and promises of economic benefits will draw Hitler and Mussolin to the conference table."

The Prime Minister is, therefore, the paper added, prepared to go to any length and to make any; sacrifice to ensure peace. His political campaign remains based on the policy of appeasement.

The "Sunday Pictorial" stated that many Cabinet members are of the opinion that appeasement implies further concessions to the dictators, and fear that Mr. Chamberlain may seek a conciliation with Herr Hitler by, giving up Poland and by making colonial concessions. Military leaders, the paper stressed, are violently opposed to any colonial concessions which they consider "strategic suicide."—Havas.

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