I think I like stainless spokes now that I found a good source for new ones. The spokes on old Raleighs get NASTY after 30+ years. They turn black and corrode giving off white powder gunk or soak up the oil from the rear hub and pick up blech like no tomorrow.
Replace those buggers, and put CR18 rims on the bike while you are it. It's only a $100 upgrade for both if you can build your own wheels -probably the best thing you can do for the bike to modernize it. Go ahead, all the cool kids are doing it...