The Archive · 1941

British Press Comment

London. June 16.

"To keep industrial relations in the United -States on an even keel will tax all the wisdom of the Government in the coming months." writes the "Manchester Guardian." in a leading article today.

"Alter years of depression and unemployment workers are now enjoying avgénse of power. The cost of living is rising, as are profits, and demands for higher wages. better and Union recognition are natural.

"With the bitter anti*Union feelings mong many employers and a large Cotigress." the paper adds, Possibilities of "The solution Presitient Roosevelt wishes to apply presupposes the cooperation of employers, confidence between workers that they have a real voice in the organization of defence. and a sènse that sacrifices are not jumequal." concludes the journal.—

Mr. Winston Prime Minister, as a Britain aroused" received an honour-ary degree of Doctor of Laws from the University of "Rochester today. The degree was presented in a two-way radio hook-up.

Mr. Churchill accepted the degree in a 10-minute speech which was broadcast in America. Mr, Noel Hall, well-known professor of economics, who is in charge of the economic warfare department at the British Embassy at Washington, accepted the degree on behalf of Mr. Churchill, The citation with the degree said, "Our hearts speak out to England. Our common cause is freedom. You lead that cause in England and America admires you. May peace with freedom be your crowning work."—Reuter,

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