Times And Temperatures
An Aeronautical Correspondent writes: One of the chief responsibilities of those international bodies which control speed records is to lay down a standard set of conditions.......
The Spectator
Five months ago a change was made in the external appearance of the Spectator, with the introduction of a cover, in two colours, displaying the list of main contents. In this......
Crichel Down : The State As Landlord
In 1939 the Air Ministry compulsorily puichased from three owners at Crichel Down in Dorset- 700 acres for use as a bomb- ing range. Three years ago this area, cleared at last......
Fraternising With Franco
Many people in this country will consider General Franco ithe most bizarre, the least attractive associate yet selected by the Atlantic alliance. Fascism's first cousin once......
Europeans
The Council of Europe has never had much glamour for this country. Whitehall remains polite, remote, and slightly con- descending; politicians tend to regard Strasbourg as a......
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