William L. M. King

Found 15 thoughts of William L. M. King

Self-denial and self-discipline, however, will be recognized as the outstanding qualities of a good soldier.

William L. M. King

If the military might of Germany and Japan are ultimately to be crushed, the United Nations, one and all, must definitely and urgently strive toward a total war effort.

William L. M. King

Only the man who disciplines himself strictly can stand for long the terrific pace of modern war.

William L. M. King

Usury once in control will wreck the nation.

William L. M. King

Temperance is essential, if the services of men and women are to be employed to the best and most useful effect according, to the physical capacity and ability of each. Nothing less will assure a total effort.

William L. M. King

From the service I have in mind no one can be debarred because of age, physical disability, lack of opportunity, or for any other reason.

William L. M. King

As we all know, many persons, young and old, accept stimulants merely because they think it is expected of them.

William L. M. King

From the outset of the war, the Canadian people have clearly shown that it is their desire to help in every way to make Canada's war effort as effective as possible.

William L. M. King

On behalf of the federal government, I wish now publicly to appeal to the provinces to lend their co-operation in furthering our country's war effort by effecting at as early a date as may be possible this much needed restriction.

William L. M. King

Nor do we begin to have a clear appreciation of what the increase in consumption of alcoholic beverages in wartime means in increased risk, and in loss of efficiency to the fighting and working forces of the country.

William L. M. King

Those who indulge themselves too frequently and too freely will break under the strain. That was true in the last war. It is still more true in this.

William L. M. King

Let it be remembered, too, that at a time of war, nearly every one is under great strain.

William L. M. King

No one will deny that the excessive use of alcohol and alcoholic beverages would do more than any other single factor to make impossible a total war effort.

William L. M. King

There can be little doubt that absence from work, and inefficient work, are frequently due to intemperance.

William L. M. King

When gasoline and rubber are rationed, electric power and transport facilities are becoming increasingly scarce, and manpower shortages are developing, it is difficult for people to understand their increased use for other than the most vital needs of war.

William L. M. King