Planning in Australia Rotarian R. C. Hancock of Bris- bane, Australia, governor of District 56, in addressing his clubs has pointed to a tendency in these days to set up bureaucracies which, as he says, “filch away authority and con- trol from private enterprise. Some governmental control,” he adds, “is, at a time like this, imperative for obvious reasons, but one foresees a great danger in these growing to such proportions as to become un- wieldy and uneconomic.” “Private enterprise,’ he contin- ued, “has shown out marvelously in assisting the war effort in the production of armaments, ammuni- tion, planes, and ships.” “It is difficult to understand that enterprise of this nature so fre- quently attracts a certain hostility from some quarters, even though .~ such benefits constantly accrue to these very critics.” “One of the first important con- siderations in planning is to assure to men the right to develop their own lives...it behooves us in our’: early planning to make provision for those who are securing for us the worth-while things for which we are fighting.” “There is an opportunity for every Rotarian to take his place at the head of the things that need to be done to furnish leadership in- stead of hoping and praying for it.” “Each community has opportu- nities to study and consider its own local and immediate problems. . Could we not foster the establish- ment of a public committee of the leading men who could link up with Rotarians to make a survey of local needs when peace comes?.... We cannot start too soon to estimate requirements and have our organi- zations ready to tackle the job. If we do not plan on lines of this na- ture we shall certainly be caught napping and have to deal with a chaotic state of things. Here is planning for any small community.” In Pulaski, Tennessee — —the Rotary club has arranged with the county school supervisor, from the Chamber of Commerce, to have the survey forms delivered to the schools of the county. The forms will be delivered’ to the parents by the pupils, returned to the school supervisor, and then go back to the committee. This will be preceded by about four large advertisements in the two community papers to ac- quaint the public with the aims of the Rotary club. In Southern Mice —the official journal of the Rotary clubs south of the equator carries to all Rotarians the recommenda- tion that Rotary clubs form com- mittees which will initiate a cam- paign for making an inventory of deferred wants and services, which citizens of the community are plan- ning to care for as soon as the war is over, so that the jobs represented by these needs can be made avail- able to returning servicemen. The magazine points out that “A lot of cooperation and planning would be necessary, but it could be done.” The district governor states “that Rotary clubs can get busy and it is none too soon to make a start.” In Robersonville, North Carolina — —the first 25 returns in the Work Pile survey conducted by this club in its community of some 1,500 in- habitants showed a pent-up demand for goods and services valued at al- most $74,000 which the individuals reported they were financially able to handle. This included outside painting, inside decorating, remod- elling, plumbing and heating equip- ment, furniture and furnishings, household appliances, farm carts and wagons, farm implements, etc. These same 25 returns showed an estimated additional demand for 49 men beyond those at present em- ployed. In Windsor Locks, Connecticut — —the Rotary club, whose members are drawn from Suffield and Wind- sor Locks, is sponsoring a survey in these two communities in coopera- tion with the American Legion, the Lions Clubs, the Chamber of Com- merce, the C.E.D., and the War Council to learn what work is to be available to supply jobs right after the war. Questionnaires are being mailed to all persons in the area to learn their deferred needs which they are going to fill right after the war. A general committee, formed from representatives of the various groups participating, is going to carry out the survey. In Jamestown, North Dakota — -—the Rotary club has accepted the responsibility for one part of the postwar planning for jobs for re- | turning servicemen and war workers Results in Colton, California The community-wide organization set up for the purpose in Colton, Cal- ifornia, has completed its Work Pile survey. The results are impressive. Here are some of the tabulated to- tals for this community of upwards of 10,000 (1940 census) : New Residence and Repairs 197—new residence 113—add one, or more rooms to present dwell- 92—new garage 73—new plumbing 181—painting 69—roof repairs ing 56—wiring or out- 70—modernize lets home com- 66—fixtures pletely New Furniture and Household Furnishings 143—new furniture 267—blankets or for entire comforts 387—sheets 354—pillow cases_ 189—table linen 223—drapes 183—lace curtains 219—window ouse 112—furniture for living room 76—furniture for dining room 134—furniture for edroom shades 63—furniture for 136—bed kitchen 194—mattress 46—furniture for 100—dresser den or spare 85—dining table room 71—bookcase 282—rugs 54— chest 144—floor or table 126—overstuffed lamps suite or pieces 21—tea wagon 113—china 141—chairs Electric and Gas Appliances 87—electric range 107—waffle iron 262—radio 9)—heater (elec.) 180—refrigerator 121—gas range - 226—washer 34—refrigerator 117—ironer (gas) 46—percolator 65—heater (gas) 143—iron 115—water heater 142—toaster Hardware 87—mechanic’s 38—cutlery. tools 196—lawnmower 161—garden tools 50—pottery 289—garden hose : Concrete Products 108—sidewalks or 43—irrigation curbing system 56—foundation 3 Automobiles 280—new auto- 196—tires mobiles Ti—battery 89—complete overhaul Jewelry 159—watches 48—jewelry 249—clocks 177—silverware Toilet Articles 236—hot water bot- tles, gloves, and similar rubber goods Clothing 196—lingerie 194—- elastic girdles 35—cutglass 73—dresser set 65—perfume 73—mirror 389—women or girls 351—men or boys 126—children 349—shoes 52—fur coat or foundations 397—hosiery during the reconversion period. Each Rotarian was made respon- sible for contacting nine business firms-and following up to get their personnel plans for the immediate postwar period.