sentences:  Due to a credit squeeze, the economy had gone into a brief recession in 1961 and unemployment had risen to high levels.This saw an increase in popularity for Labor; Menzies' case was not helped by an approach seen by the press, notably the "Sydney Morning Herald", as inappropriately paternalistic.The "Herald", which had long supported Menzies, switched sides to support Calwell and Labor, which gave Calwell the confidence to mount a spirited campaign.