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 written in ink; and ample margins and space between lines should be left for convenience in sub-editing. (2) 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. Jonah.—Not funny. Once Bitten.—Sorry, too late for action. A. Kay.—The Australians are our guests. Worried Husband.—A domestic matter, surely. Just Another Visitor.—More than 150 words. See rules above. Retired Athlete, Interested.— Point made earlier—no space for further comment. Scientist.—The seats and parking have been provided for those who have worked for the Games. A. B Cedarian.—An occasional acknowledgement from pensioners that they are better off (a) than their opposite numbers practically anywhere in the word (b) than at any previous time in New Zealand’s history' would be appreciated by the taxpayers who provide the pensions.
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Press, Volume CXIV, Issue 33448, 1 February 1974, Page 16
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