Word: sirs
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...Sir: The article on Erwin Tichauer and "A Better Mousetrap" [May 2] was very interesting. However, I hope the ideas described in the article are not representative of Mr. Tichauer's best thinking. There are problems with his ideas...
...Sir: Your admirable Essay, 'The Dilemma of Black Studies" [May 2] ignored, curiously, the one element of black culture where the record of black accomplishment is not only glorious but also widely recognized and widely acclaimed: music. It is, moreover, the one area where black culture has proved both irresistibly attractive and easily accessible to whites. "Jazz," writes Gilbert Chase, "may be regarded as our most original and far-reaching contribution to the world's music...
...Sir: I applaud your unbiased report on Charles de Gaulle's resignation [May 2], which is a vital moment in European history. First, we should thank him because in spite of obstacles, dangers and pressures he knew the right thing to do at the time it had to be done. In this way, an extraordinary man, a remarkable politician of great maturity retired into a past chapter of French history, and a new page is opening...
...Sir: The old man has done it again! Here is my theory: De Gaulle wants Pompidou as his successor. He requests Pompidou to resign, with this idea in mind, allowing Pompidou to disassociate himself from the most unpopular problems faced by De Gaulle. Pompidou's figure is kept well within the public eyes. De Gaulle calls for a referendum. If he wins, he can nominate Pompidou as his Premier and successor. If he loses, Pompidou is not hurt by the results and is still the most prominent candidate to succeed De Gaulle. One way or the other...
...Sir: When I witness Republican leaders [May 2], such as Finch and Nixon, supporting, and even augmenting types of public assistance which the G.O.P. would clearly have labeled "Communistic" 25 years ago (some yet do so) I have renewed faith that the world is becoming a more humane place. However, I wonder if these programs, and the people they were designed to help, might not be much better off today if the Republicans had come to their aid earlier with the same verve and enthusiasm...