Abstract

The Shape of Things

The article presents information on several political developments from around the world. Reports that King Victor Emanuel has abdicated or is about to do so should, one believe, be heavily discounted, although there is little doubt that Italy is experiencing a severe internal crisis. The reemergence of generals who had been out of favor suggests that an attempt is being made by the army to disassociate itself from the Fascisti and force Benito Mussolini to relinquish direct control of defense. The book "An All-Out Blast at Social Security," by Gerhard Hirschfeld, research director of the Insurance Economics Society of America, is being given wide circulation by unknown sponsors. Hirschfeld charges that a Beveridge plan for the U.S., giving the same security that is provided by the British plan, would cost the U.S. some $15 billion, a year.