Letters To The Editor (Press, 19 August 1972)

On 19 August 1972, a newspaper column outlined the submission guidelines for letters intended for print. The guidelines stated that letters must not exceed 150 words and should be written clearly either typewritten or in neat ink on one side of the paper. Ample margins and line spacing were required for the ease of sub-editing. Additionally, each letter needed to include the correspondent's full name and address, with a stipulation that a P.O. box number was insufficient. Correspondents were also instructed to disclose if their submission had been sent elsewhere. The editor clarified that letters not accepted for printing would not be returned, and while correspondence may not be acknowledged generally, exceptions could be made when deemed necessary. The editor advised that letters addressing news items reported in other publications or on radio and television would typically not be accepted. The column went on to mention various individual submissions, indicating that certain topics had already been extensively discussed, such as class size, the law surrounding homosexuality, the issues faced by working wives and mothers, and contraception. Further advice was provided for a correspondent questioning issues concerning complaints about educational institutions, recommending they contact respective professional organisations for support. Overall, the column sought to establish clear criteria for submissions while managing topics deemed outside the current scope of discussion.

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