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Two letters to the editor are presented in response to the "Fact & Comment" column in the March 15, 1974 issue.

The article focuses on the performance of the U.S. coal industry as of May 15, 1963. It looks at the various challenges facing the industry including the high cost associated with extracting oil and gas, increased labor intensity and the need for automation. It is said the coal industry is in a good position to supply the increasing energy needs of the country. It also discusses the increasing coal consumption in the U.S., which could lead to future gains for coal companies.

The article focuses on the growing electric consumption in the U.S. since 1920 and looks at what utilities have been doing to address the increasing demand. Given the doubling of consumption by 1927, utilities are expected to add generating capacity totaling to some 106,000,000 kilowatt in 1954. Since 1934, the power business is reported to be gaining new customers at a rate of more than 1,500,000 a year. Early in 1954, there were 50,000,000 customers who signed up for the electric utilities.

The author conveys his concerns about growth in investment and securities. The author said there should be no illusion that small businesses with low accomplishments must be classified as speculative. He elaborates on the growth of electric power consumption. The author also mentioned the factors to consider concerning the annual rate of growth of around 7 to 8 percent.

The article discusses the U.S. stock market as of October 15, 1973. The author focuses on the Dow Jones industrial average stock price index (DJ), bull markets, and inflation. Also mentioned are stock prices, depressions, and energy consumption. The author recommends investing in coal and energy companies, car manufacturer Chrysler, and airline Trans-World Airlines.

The article presents the statements issued by the Shah of Iran in 1974 calling for the U.S. to cease its dependence on foreign sources of energy.

The article discusses the economic conditions of the United States and whether or not it can continue to make gains in economic recovery from the depression of 1929. Topics include railway freight tonnage, the amount of electric power consumption, and economic policy under president Franklin Roosevelt.