Malta
Sir, —The Maltese do not want Russian influence on their islands. The Maltese fear the upheaval that communism would bring in their way of life, as they do earthquakes. Here is one reason why Britain does not take Mr MintofFs threats seriously. Also, Maltese ties with Britain have been strengthened by a sense of inferiority, the product of a long njie. Dorn Mintoff is a welcome change. The British are taking advantage of a need for capital investment, low taxes, cheap labour, and are settling in Malta and building up lucrative businesses. Who blames them? In Malta they are still an elite breed, who can enjoy life in relative peace. Malta’s story is not unlike that of the Lion and the Mouse: the little mouse has proved its worth; why trap it now with a bit of cheese? —Yours, etc., TERESA MACINTYRE. July 14, 1971.
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Press, Volume CXI, Issue 32660, 16 July 1971, Page 8
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