LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Press, Volume XCI, Issue 27564, 22 January 1955, Page 3

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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Truth.—Correspondence on the subject closed. Old Timer.—Thank you. See news story, Page 9, yesterday’s issue.

FINANCE INQUIRY Sir, —I note under “Lyttelton Seat” in “The Press” today that Mr Owen says, “No doubt social crediters would be urged to give evidence before the commission (Royal Commission into Banking Finance and Credit), but they would not do so because the commission would be unable to consider alternatives to the present system.” It is a great pity that Mr Owen, who is so sure that social credit is the panacea for all ills in the present economic situation apparently intends to veto his henchmen from giving evidence before the commission. If social credit is* all he claims it to be, he should be only too willing and eager to have its principles set forth, so that the man in the street can realise there is a value in it. I am wondering if social credit can function, or if it is merely an ideal—Yours, etc.,

THE AVERAGE MAN. January 21, 1945.

SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS Sir,—l agree with “Simple Simon* about social security payments by fortnightly cheque. Doubtless some city folk may prefer payment in this way, but it will certainly be very awkward for country people. Most beneficiaries are disinclined for change. Would it not be possible to make the payment optional in method of reception?—Yours, etc., COUNTRY, January 21, 1955. sEddon government Sir,—Would you please inform me if Mr Seddon formed a coalition government in New Zealand during the Boer War?—Yours, etc., FACTS. January 20, 1955. [He did not.—Editor of “The Press.”] SPREYDON BUS SERVICE Sir, —I have no intention of going into the office of the chairman of the Transport Board and discussing our service with him. I have discussed the service with other officials before and have been effectively fobbed off. If the Transport Board really wishes to give service and really feels cooperative, I suggest that it should arrange a public meeting in Spreydon to meet the residents and arrange a service satisfactory to all. Above all things, the Transport Board has to bring its intentions from the fastness of the Star Chamber and consult all of its customers. Frankness and co-opera-tion from the board will save Spreydon residents from competing against one another for a service they all need. The way is open; let us see what the board does.—Yours, etc., SELWYN NOGOOD. January 21, 1955.