Widows Under The Health Act Sir, — I Am Wondering Whether It
is yet generally known that the new National Insurance Act, so much publicised as bringing increased benefits for all, will, in fact, abolish one benefit granted in recent years......
Patients And Doctors .
Stir,—According to S. Watson Smith, a threefold increase in the numbers to be attended to by the doctors is anticipated when the new Health Service starts. Does this mean that......
" The Bright Years "
SIR,—Sir Osbert Sitwell and his sister criticise the way they were brought up in caustic terms and at the same time exploit it for their and our benefit. Their father, who seems......
Death On The Roads Stet,—as Janus Says, The Fuss Made
about the execution of a few murderers is surprising when one considers that 5,000 deaths on the road every year attract so little attention. In addition to this big death-......
Communist Technique
Snt,—Mr. Nott has given a timely challenge when he says that we must show that our ideas are better than Communist ideas. But I doubt if the Christian Churches have the energy,......
Archaeology In Literature
Sit,—Mr. Nicolson, in his Marginal Comment on April 30th, seemingly invites us to recall some other writer of genius (besides d'Annunzio) who has taken archaeology as the theme......
The Children Bill
Snt,—There is surely a grave defect in the. Children Bill, as in most other discussions and projects about child welfare. I refer to the fact that children in general, and boys......
• The Palestine Tragedy
Sitt,—When reading your excellent leading article of April 30th, I am puzzled why in " the tragic evolution of events" the Woodhead Report of the Palestine Partition Commission......
Janus On Design
SIR, —Of course Janus disapproves of the Silver Wedding stamps, as their Majesties both look the same way.—Yours faithfully, J. S. COLTART. Plumstead, Aldborough, Norwich.......
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