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In order to get clarity of opinion and unity in action it is necessary for the progressive people in the Trade Unions and Labour Party to exchange their vicwse The best vehicle for this is a Trade Union and Socialist newspaper. We intend ta start with monthly publication.
There are, it is true, other progressive newspapers; why do"¥eel a now one is necessary? It is because none of the existing publications cater especially for trade unionists and this gap must be filled.
We who, in our personal capacities, sponsor the appeal, urge all workers in factories, docks, mines, depots, shops, offices, farms, hospitals and colleges, to support this trade Union and Socialist newspaper.
To provide a genuine democratic basis, we intend to convene oa confer— ence in Londoy soon, to consider this venture.
(the statement engs with an appeal to send in one's name and address to state what support one would give)
The prelininary list of sponsom consists of 3: Frank Alluan, M.P. (N.U.J.)3 B.W. Briginshaw (Gen. Sec. N.A.T.S.0.P.sA.) 3 Percy Belcher (Gen. Sec. Tobacco Workers Union); Harold Davies, M.P.3 Bob Jdwards, M.P. (Gen. Sec. Chemical Workers Union); Hugh Jonkins (Equity); Russell Kerr (A.S.3.2.T. ) Walter Kendall (U.S.D.A.1.)3 R. Kolly, M.P. (N.U.M.) 3 Ian Mikardo (A.S.S.E.T.) 3 Don Pullen (A.S.L.U.F.)3; W. Monslow (A.S.L.E.F.)3 Ernie Roberts, (A.2.U.) ; A.C. Torode (Signwriters union); R. Trench (N.U.R.)