25 AUGUST 1939, page 3

Propaganda In The United States

The House of Representatives Committee, generally known by the name of its chairman, Mr. Dies, which is in- vestigating " un-American " activities in the United States, has......

War-damaged Houses

Another practical step towards preparation for emergency is the issue by the Minister of Health of a memorandum to local authorities on the repair of houses damaged in......

The Spectator " And Its Readers

The uncertainties of the present situation make it possible that at any moment The Spectator may have to be produced under emergency conditions which would involve some......

The Vindication Of Blood Tests

The House of Lords Committee on the Bastardy (Blood Tests) Bill has now issued its report, which recommends that the Bill, with some amendments, should be passed into law. Their......

Darkening The Factories

The position with regard to the financial responsibility of the owners of factories and other commercial premises for the screening of their premises is unsatisfactory, but it......

Social Service And War

One of the most valuable resources of a democracy in time of war is the great army of voluntary social workers which has been built up and trained in the years of peace. The......

Tile Railway Strike

While this country hovers on the brink of war, the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen has chosen to call a strike of its members for midnight on Saturday of......

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