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But as a Bombayite for over a quarter of a century, I loved your article on Bombay [Jan. 10] as I love the city itself for all its shortcomings as well as for its merits. It was a wonderful piece of journalism.
ARUN VAIDYA Pennsylvania State University University Park, Pa.
We Love Him Anyhow
Sir: Regarding your article on Liberia [Jan. 17], all that is in it is true, but damn you for all the mockery it carries. Tubman is a good man, and the people of Liberia love him. If he remains in the mansion forever it is because the people want him to.
R. TOMBEKAI DEMPSTER Monrovia, Liberia
Pope & Patriarch
Sir: Your article on the meeting between the Patriarch and the Pope [Jan. 17] was excellent. As an Orthodox Catholic I must commend you for the fine way you handled the controversial issues. You showed a great deal of sensitivity to the viewpoints of both the East and the West, and did not sacrifice the Orthodox viewpoint for the sake of sensationalism or emotionalism.
David Lee's picture of the Patriarch and Pope embracing is a masterpiece. It should receive an award.
KATHERINE VALONE Chicago
Poison in Parked Cars
Sir: We read with interest your article reporting new findings on the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning from automobile exhausts [Jan. 17]. Perhaps your readers would be interested in some additional information on this dangerous gas.
No one knows how many auto accidents are caused by motorists whose reaction time is somewhat slowed by a small seepage of carbon monoxide into a closed auto. If the exhaust and manifold are in good shape and fitted tight, the auto is probably safe. But it's even safer to leave a rear window open a crack.
The most dangerous time comes while sitting in a parked car with the motor running and the windows closed. This is a frequent occurrence in cold weather when the auto heater is turned on. To avoid possible poisoning, the motorist should always open a window when parked with the motor running.
HUGH H. HUSSEY, M.D. Director of Scientific Activities American Medical Association Chicago
Best of the Press
Sir: I agree with you on nine of your ten selections of the top U.S. dailies [Jan. 10]—not a bad percentage in any league. The one selection that I disagree with vehemently is your choice of the New York Daily News. Regardless of its circulation and unique policies, the Daily News makes me "sick," as I'm sure it does most professional journalists and journalism educators.
RICHARD E. PAVLIK Assistant Professor Department of Journalism Southern Colorado State College Pueblo, Colo.
Sir: You inadvertently perpetuate a misinterpretation in saying that I "let slip the opinion that there are only 18 'good' U.S. dailies." What I originally said was that of 200 major dailies, 10 to 18 would generally be ranked as "excellent" or "first-rate" by knowledgeable critics. That is not a bad percentage of excellence in any field. More important is the growing element of leadership on many dailies that seeks excellence, abhors distortion of news, and welcomes constructive criticism. There is fortunately more of this spirit in all branches of journalism than ever before.