B.b.c. Broadcasts
SIR,—The letter from a correspondent in your issue dated Septem- ber 6th on the inefficacy . of Overseas broadcasts applies equally to " Home " programmes, and appears to......
British Books In U.s.a.
Sm,—In one of his admirable and invaluable radio talks to the United States, Mr. J. B. Priestley sponsored the cause of English writers and urged people here to buy and read......
Wasted Talent
Sta,—Before this war commenced, like most people, I had a desire to do my " bit," so I joined the Territorials, and having a very good knowledge of building construction,......
Decorations For Merit
Sm,—Herewith some suggestions for the consideration of the Authorities on the subject of awards and decorations, which I believe would meet the definite and urgent wishes of the......
Purchase-tax Hardships
Stst,—There is one aspect of the purchase-tax that appears to hart es:aped public notice. Its intention is to reduce consumption of non- essentials, and its incidence has been......
The Higher Bumbledom
Sta,—An article entiled " The Higher Bumbledom " in The Spectator of September 13th encourages me to ask for space for the ventilation of a personal experience. Of British birth......
Threepenny-bits In Scotland
SIR,—The tone of Lt.-Col. Lorimer's letter with its sneer at the " average Englishman " is not very happy, and his strictures on the remarks of " Janus " on the above subject......
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