Letters, Oct. 17, 1960

The Great Debate

Sir: The "great debate" on TV showed that Kennedy has looks, charm, and the gift of eloquent speaking. I only wish Nixon could express his views with Kennedy's finesse. BARRY LYERLY

Boulder, Colo. Sir: Jack is the next of kin to the old medicines (I hesitate to call them snake oil) which were sold from wagons to people. It was claimed they could cure TB, baldness, hives, and any other affliction on earth. Undoubtedly Jack has created the greatest mass of hot air since Mrs. O'Leary's cow kicked over the lamp.

DAVID Y. SELLERS

Ithaca, N.Y.

Sir: A personal triumph for...

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