The Problem Of Peace

Press, Volume XCVII, Issue 28524, 1 March 1958, Page 3

The Problem Of Peace

Sir.—The news thrn>i<rh vour correspondent th?»t 10 000 oeonle attended the British campaign for nuclear disarmament alongside the fact of continuing earnest protest from the neople of Japan, indicates the resolve of. manv to press their leaders into agreement on nuclear disarmament. Never before has the Christian teaching to befriend vour . enemv struck home as practical politics as ,ih this nuclear power age, when the choice is literally between death and life. Undoubtedly disarmament is a priority cause calling for increased spiritual stature to match the scientific advance of our time, and turn us from desolation to life more abundantly.— Yours, etc., N. BECK. February 28. 1958.

Sir.—Experience has shown that pacifism leads to war. A potential aggressor will attack his intended victim if defeatism seems prevalent enough. Unilateral disarmament amounts to unconditional surrender. Were it not for the deterrent effect of the "bomb” the hordes of the modern Hun would by

trained here within five years, but a bursary scheme, similar to teacher training, might be necessary. Renumeration should be adequate to attract the right people, with background and training. They would work under the direction of the psycho-therapist-psychiatrist or medical men. American “Life” in a recent picture feature showed an enlightened United States hospital where psychiatrists, doctors, psychologists, social workers, chaplains and nurses worked together to reclaim the mentally ill. Our own Medical School could ultimately produce skilled psychother-apist-psychiatrists and the Mental Hygiene Division might provide bursaries for post-graduate training overseas.—Yours, etc., DOUGLAS C. McKECHNIE. Geraldine, February 28, 1958.