Letters To The Editor (Press, 16 August 1972)

On 16 August 1972, a set of guidelines for letter submissions to a newspaper column was published, outlining the requirements and considerations for writers. Letters must not exceed 150 words and should be typed or clearly handwritten on one side of the paper, leaving sufficient margins and spacing. Each letter should bear a legible signature and a full address, rather than a P.O. box number. The guidelines also specify that writers must indicate whether their letter is being submitted elsewhere. The editor stated that letters not accepted for printing would neither be returned nor acknowledged, but some form of acknowledgment would be provided when necessary. The publication maintains a general rule against considering correspondence related to news items from other media outlets, such as radio and television. Several specific correspondent names were mentioned, with the editor noting the reasons for not pursuing their topics, including discussions on Rhodesia, animal cruelty, homosexual law, contraception, the sheep retention scheme, and insecticides. The letter from George M. Moir was noted to require further details before the editor could consider it useful, and the Troubled Anglican's claims about parish discussions on church union were clarified as not reflective of the general situation in many parishes. The overall intent of these guidelines is to streamline the correspondence process and ensure that relevant and pertinent topics are discussed in the column.

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