Letters, Aug. 15, 1960

The Candidates

Sir:

In your issue of July 25, it was said that Mr. Kennedy has decided to make frequent television appearances on the theory that he is better-looking than Vice President Nixon.

In this country we are not deciding on a candidate because he is tall or short or has blue or brown eyes. We are considering if he has the leadership qualities this country needs.

MARY M. O'NEILL

Holyoke, Mass.

Sir:

If the platform advocated by the Democratic Party were honestly followed (and it is apparent that this is impossible), we might as well...

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