Letters, Mar. 13, 1933

Builder Soong

Sirs:

Your issue of Jan. 2 devotes two pages to the subject of "Outstanding Man of the Year." In your review of the various events which would designate an outstanding man for the year, did you consider the achievements of the Chinese Minister of Finance, Mr. T. V. Soong, who in addition to balancing the budget for his government, also headed the organization which repaired the ravages of the worst flood in modern history, effectively relieving the distress of 15 million flood victims and completely restoring over 5,000 mi. of dyke?

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