21 FEBRUARY 1941, page 2

The Neglect Of Canals

The Minister of Transport has at length done what he might advantageously have done far sooner—he has appointed -that brilliant traffic organiser, Mr. Frank Pick, " to......

Japan's Intentions

At least three interpretations of Japan's present attitude are possible. She may have been trying a bluff and be now in process of retreating, impressed by the obvious readiness......

Scholarships For Dartmouth

A serious effort is being made to bring the Navy into line with the Army and Royal Air Force by insuring that future officers are drawn from all classes of the community,......

Change At Vichy

Stability has clearly not been reached at Vichy yet. The resignation of the Minister of the Interior, M. Peyrouton, and the assumption of the vacant post by Admiral Darlan,......

The Lease-and-lend Bill's Progress

The Lease-and-Lend Bill is expected to be approved by the United States Senate by the end of next week. Its safe passage was never in doubt, but there was always the possibility......

Propaganda Specialists

An ingenious argument concerning propaganda is advanced by Mr. Peter Cromwell in Horizon. He states that Gcebbels conscripted most of the leading commercial advertising men in......