LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Press, Volume CX, Issue 32430, 17 October 1970, Page 16

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

(1) Letters to be considered for this column must not exceed 150 words. They should be on only one side of the paper; preferably typewritten, otherwise clearly writ, ten In Ink; and ample margins and space between Unes should be left for convenience io sub-editing. (21 A legible signature and full address—not a P.O. Box number are required whether these are to be printed or not. (3) The correspondent must say whether the letter has been or is to be submitted elsewhere.

(4) The editor cannot return or keep any letter not accepted for printing; nor does he undertake to acknowledge or enter into correspondence concerning letters, although an acknowledgement will be made where this seems to be necessary or helpful. (5) As a general rule, correspondence on news items in other publications, or carried on radio and television, is not acceptable. M. O’Neill.—Not open. S.B.—Sorry; the reasons still hold good Sleepy.—You probably won’t like it when it does. Margaret Pearce.—lt is not a debate but a semi-judicial ingMichael Shaw.—Not yet open; and you do not comply with our rules. Realistic.—The teachers* organisations are getting ample space in our news columns. We see no* need for additional advocacy in this one. One Volunteer.—Discussion here could not range over the needs of each individual school. You could make your own approach to your school’s P.T.A. Tony McNally.—We are not admitting discussion in this column just now of Mr Paisley; and we see no need to reopen correspondence on Miss Devlin. Pedalling Pete.—You take too narrow a view of the economic effects of such measures. They are designed to withdraw money from circulation, thus reducing excessive demand for goods and services. Aid for developing countries Sir,—Was ever more heart gladdening news than contained in Wednesday’s issue —that preferential treatment for their exports to the markets of the industrial world has at last been granted to developing countries by 18 members of a special committee of the United Nations. Increased awareness and acceptance of its need has brought about this major break-through to the relief of world wide poverty, after a struggle of six long years—a victory that must bring new hope to millions. Moreover, in spite of details such as arranging appropriate legislation and the selecting of countries most deserving of the benefits of the tariff offer, etc., yet to be made, the scheme is expected-to function within months. A matter for rejoicing indeed!—Yours, etc., CAME THE DAWN.