Yo the Editor of the lust be many Amer= like myself who feel that Col, a momentous 'There are countess opinions of the degree of Adelity. owed by' the dividual to the state, but the in vidual under consideration Is me variably John' Doe. Col, Lindbergh 1s Rot John Doe: he is "Public Hero No. 1" with enormous influence on public thought, and, therefore, extras ordinary responsibilities. That. Col, Lindbergh is no lover of adulation, welles that as a "Man" of" the Hour" he could have had little con: trol over hig rise to national promin-nce, Iam quite willing to vellove, That does not change the situation inherently." He wields to-day" enormous influence for the good oF can plead any old reason for absenting himself from crucial football game. With far better reasons a star player who did not turn up would: be letting. his foam down badly. What do we think of "i tycoon who takes his money Abroad' in times of financial stress? He is Ielting down the—national capital. Col. Lindbergh is doing just at; he ts Teting down the national The US. Federal Police are ing a winning Aight particularly kidnapper Me depends largely on the public confidence "and ce-operation which they are receiving. 1 have heard the argument advanced that Col, Lind: borgh is running away to rouse the American people to the seriousness of the situation. Even granting. that Funning: away wore a. laudable. form of public message, that argument. not! valid in view of the splendid work of the police al present and the enthusiastic support of the people. Col, Lindbergh by his unfortunate "take-oft" cannot" help withdrawing a measure of this support.
Shanghai, Dee, 21,
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