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The Human Factor Sir: The articles "Sighted Sub, Surfaced Same" and "The Whizziest Kid," which appeared June 28, bring up a real question: Is Mr. Enthoven able to translate into figures or code to be fed into one of his machines the very human factors of ingenuity, perseverance and judgment to be found in the crew of a ship like the U.S.S. Charles P. Cecil? I, for one, think not. 1984, here we come! (MRS.) ELIZABETH F. MCCLANE Bayside, Va.
Sir: I was very pleased to read your story on Dr. Alain Enthoven, since he exemplifies the top talent we seek in our quest for quality careerists to meet the many demands for excellence in Government today. I wish the story had mentioned that Dr. Enthoven was one of five recent (June 12) recipients of the President's Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service —the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a career civil servant. At age 32, Dr. Enthoven is the youngest of the 31 careerists who have received this high honor to date.
JOHN W. MACY JR. Chairman U.S. Civil Service Commission Washington, D.C.
Paul & John Sir: The [June 28] story you wrote on Pope Paul VI deserves congratulations. KEVIN BOONE Gary, Ind.
Sir: The editors of TIME continue to exaggerate the role of Christianity in the events of the world. This is especially true of Catholicism. Apparently the petty-bourgeois mentality of the editors is incapable of comprehending the fact that Christianity, along with all the other major religions of the world, is in the process of dying a pitiful and ungraceful death.
ROBERT D. MCCRACKEN Tonopah, Nev.
Sir: It is significant that you should make the strong analogy between the personalities and liberal outlooks of John XXIII and Paul VI.
On June 26 the church celebrated the feast of the martyr brothers Sts. John and Paul, secretly put to death by order of Julian the Apostate. Their glorious end became public, tradition says, "through the many wonders wrought at their tomb." It will be interesting to see the many wonders which will fructify from the works of these two modern "brothers" in Christ.
VINCENT A. CORSALL Oswego, N.Y.
Sir: Please explain how Pope Paul III had a son! RUDOLPH SAMUELS Wilmette, 111.
> Alessandro Farnese (Pope Paul 111) was made a cardinal when only 25, led the worldly life of a Renaissance nobleman, and had at least two illegitimate children whom he recognized. Elected Pope in 1534, he appointed a son, Pier Luigi, cardinal and secretary of state.—ED.
Mount Athos Sir: Your article, "The State of the Faith," July 5, was well timed, well put, and to the point. The magnificent and deeply meaningful photos of the holy mountain, Mount Athos, comprise a precious book of unwritten words—a treasure in itself.