Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from + D’Alton. Before he went out of office Dr. Browne seemed very determined to do as much harm as he could to all who opposed his Scheme. Hopes the storm has now blown over.

Handwritten report saying Cyril Murray gave anniversary party in his house. Article on New Party in Sunday Dispatch. Reds disappointed Browne won’t join them. Sees no political future if associated with Communists. 2nd edition of The Plough no good. Rory O’Connor spoke of sputniks on radio.

Notes on the reception for the new Nuncio, Rev. Sensi. The Gresham have reserved the Aberdeen Hall for the Reception after the Liturgical Reception. Drafts of invitation cards have been sent by Browne & Nolan.

Copy of account of a IHA meeting at 5 South Leinster Street at which Dr Noel Browne spoke. The following points were raised: the 1953 Act – the Medical Association fought against the principle that people should have the best of surgery, etc, and to an extent it has won he accepted the ‘Mother and Infant’ part of the present scheme but not the aspects……pauper medicine maternity aspect free choice of doctors educational clauses said Medical Association White Paper was appalling.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from Dr. Noel Browne. The site development work on Dublin Regional Sanatorium at Abbotstown have been completed. Asks if this is an appropriate time on which to have a blessing imparted.

Letter from Fr. John McMackin to +McQuaid Saying he is glad that Canon Hamell has consented to act as Editor until end of year. In his meeting with Browne & Nolan the question of circulation was discussed.

‘Dail Resumes Debate On Browne Statement’. The Irish Times.

Letter from +Browne to +McQuaid asking about the preliminary meeting which is to be held on the 26th.

Letter from +Browne to +McQuaid returning the copy of ‘Agora’. He considers the articles are poor and immature. He mentions Fr. Connolly who seems to have been the inspiration. He also states that some of the Maynooth Students have joined the University Students Movement. The Pax Romana National Congress is going to be held there at Easter.

Letter from +Browne to +McQuaid regarding the Chancellorship of the National University of Ireland.