1961 R&T Letters to the Editor



You are being sucked into the Cold War on the Communist side when you spout propaganda for compulsory use of the metric system in this country. You should be aware of the Defense Department position that metric agitation is a hidden weapon against us. They remind us that the metric system was originated by Communists and is now being utilized by Communists as an economic weapon.



The 10-base number system is also stupid as conceded by La Place himself when it was too late, but that is another topic. For the present, merely remember that metric has been permissible here for more than 80 years, but is still rejected by all but the self-styled intellectuals who flourish in your environment.

Fred C. Booth - Bronxville, N.Y.