LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Press, Volume CXI, Issue 32604, 12 May 1971, Page 16

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

(1) Letters to be considered tor this column must not exceed 150 words. They should be on only one side of the paper; preferably typewritten. otherwise clearly written tn ink: and ample margins and space between lines should be left for con venlence in sub-editing (2> A legible signature and full I 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 la 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 tetters, although an acknowledgement will be made where this seems to be necessary or helpful. <si Ao a general rale, correspondence on news items in other publications, or carried on radio and television. Is not acceptable. Eager Beaver.—Thank you. Arthur Lush.—Not now open. C. Fitzgerald.—No space to reopen correspondence on the Square. Fairy Tales—Actionable, and does not comply with our rules. Not An Ostrich.—Spokesmen for the staff have access to our news columns. North Canterbury Ratepayer.— No doubt the County Clerk would discuss these matters with you. Parent (Rangiora).—You could writs to the Outward Bound Trust of New Zealand, 88 Willis Street, Wellington L Nina B. Slater.—The inquiry related to possibilities up to severs! hundred years ago—not during European occupation. Fulmus.—We would consider a general tribute to bands and bandsmen. Your letter would Invite similar appreciations of other bands for which we have no space. Shoulders Getting Sore.—lncome tax Is levied on earnings and profits. Non-profit or ganlsatlons do not normally pay Income tax, but they contribute to the national exchequer in other ways. B.K.R.—Wc shall advise the Medical Advisory Council that your letter has been withdrawn. The remark of one unidentified student is hardly a basis on which to postulate community prejudice.