Labor Party Edges Churchill Motion In Parliament Vote
The Labor Party defeated Churchill's bid to record the Commons against state control of the five industries by January 1 1951 by 306 to 300. Churchill claimed the government abused its trust and risked national discord. Attlee’s government faced a pivotal vote amid expectations of a Labor victory, with Whiteley predicting a four vote margin. The nationalization act allows state takeover of the steel industry any time through December 31 1981. In his remarks Churchill urged against the risky move amid the current crisis. Buckeystown WCTU met, opening fall session with Onward Christian Soldiers and Psalm 1486 read by Mrs Nichols. nine members present, county convention report read, program included readings and remarks about movies.