Show H We have I a too B IN OBSERVANCE OF NATIONAL Newspaper fl October this newspaper feels it is proper to remind H our readers that behind every page and H underlying each editorial is a code of ethics to which we I THESE CANONS OF JOURNALISM were drawn up I and adopted by the American Society of Newspaper Editors I in their annual conventions of 1924 and The 1926 9 convention of Sigma Delta Chi officially adopted the Canons also In behalf of the Journalistic I THESE CANONS STATE THAT primary function I of newspapers is to communicate to the human race what its members and de- I mands of its practitioners the widest range of of and of as well as natural and 1 trained powers of observation and To its op- as a chronicle are linked its obliga-I lions as teacher and THE CANONS DEFINE THE practices and the aspirations of American as right of a newspaper to attract and held readers is restricted by nothing hut consideration of public welfare of the press is to lc guarded as a vital I right of ma nl from all obligations except that of fidelity to the public interest is vital I faith with the reader is the foundation of all journalism worthy of the name practice makes clear distinction between tf news reports and expressions of opinion IT IS WITH THESE CANONS in mind that tills news paper exercises its daily If we the course is not by c Be sure of your target before you pull the trigger and know the identifying features of the game you Intend to Never point a gun at anything you do not wish to shoot and avoid all horseplay while handling a Unattended guns should be while guns and ammunition should be stored separately beyond the reach of children and careless Never climb a tree or fence or jump a ditch with a 1 loaded gun and never pull a gun toward you by the Never shoot a bullet at a hard surface or the surface of when at target practice be sure your backstop Is Avoid alcoholic drinks before and during |