16 NOVEMBER 1945, page 14

Sna,—the Shorter Oxford Dictionary Defines A Nation As "a...

race or people, characterised by common descent, language or history, usually organised as a separate political state and occupying a definite territory" and "a family, kindred......

The Manure Argument

SIR, —In his article on this subject Mr. Walston stresses in rather ex- travagant terms the views of extreme exponents on both sides, but makes no attempt seriously to assess......

The Nation's Health

Si,—In the face of so much lying propaganda as to the improved state of the health of the nation on the inadequate war-time rations of the past three or four years, a Wimpole......

The Release Of Students

Sn1,—Students at present serving in the Forces would welcome a Govern- ment statement regarding plans for future releases. Both they and the university and college authorities......

Labour And India

SIR, —Sir William Barton's article on Labour and India in your issue of November 2nd appears to reveal an astonishing ignorance of the provisions of the Government of India Act,......

The Amenity Front

Snt,—As a member of the Committee of one of the leading Amenity Societies I have some knowledge of the problems and difficulties with which these Societies are faced in dealing......