LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
(1) Letters to be considered for this column must not ex ceed 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 lines should be left for con venience 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, corres pondence on news items in other publications or carried on radio and television, is not acceptable. R. J. Estall.—Adds little to the subject. Peeping Tom.—No space for toilet television. Vigilant.—Only on one side of the paper. Be Consistent.—He has said that he is still trying. M.C.H.—Can you blame Hess alone? V.J.R.—More than 150 words. See rules above.
j. Stephens.—Not constructive. Thine Eyes Are Blind.—Be content with the view. Disillusioned Grower.—Too long —and your letter has to some extent been overtaken by events. Ratepayer.—Basis of new charges explained by a City Council spokesman and reported in our news columns.
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Press, Volume CXIV, Issue 33533, 14 May 1974, Page 12
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