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Editorial
June 2, 1943
The Wilmington Morning Star
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
The newspaper reiterates its policy against publishing anonymous letters, noting their prevalence, and welcomes signed, non-controversial submissions with pen-names optional except for critical topics, requiring signatures for verification.
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Anonymous Letters
Despite repeated announcements that anonymous letters cannot be considered for publication, they continue to arrive. Their number exceeds properly signed letters. Provided letters from readers are non-controversial and generally in good taste, they will always be welcome and space will be made for them. If the writer so desires, a pen-name will be used, except when the subject matter is so important that its source is essential. But even if the writer's name is not to appear in print it must be appended to the communication for this newspaper's information.
Despite repeated announcements that anonymous letters cannot be considered for publication, they continue to arrive. Their number exceeds properly signed letters. Provided letters from readers are non-controversial and generally in good taste, they will always be welcome and space will be made for them. If the writer so desires, a pen-name will be used, except when the subject matter is so important that its source is essential. But even if the writer's name is not to appear in print it must be appended to the communication for this newspaper's information.
What sub-type of article is it?
Press Freedom
What keywords are associated?
Anonymous Letters
Publication Policy
Signed Communications
Pen Names
Editorial Submissions
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Policy On Anonymous Letters For Publication
Stance / Tone
Firm Policy Announcement Requiring Signed Letters
Key Arguments
Anonymous Letters Cannot Be Considered For Publication
Number Of Anonymous Letters Exceeds Signed Ones
Non Controversial Signed Letters Are Welcome
Pen Names May Be Used Except For Important Subjects
Writer's Name Must Be Appended For Newspaper's Information Even If Not Printed