| Show WHAT IS NEWS from a monthly periodical called the country news writer we quote the following definition of news on which subject we will comment advertising one editor once said is that which people desire to have printed news is that which they wish tc have kept out As we read newspapers today we find a very gre great at dea of news which we are certain those who are involved in the stories told would rather have kept out 99 this is so for several reasons the main one being that veri ver often the material printed today is so far from the trump that it defeats the purpose of reporting the article further states the united states is a democracy which recognizes the th right of free speech and the free press the press is at lib erty to print any statement or fact which is true if this privilege was observed there would be less reason to object to the sensational reports called 41 news ahiel clutter up the space in some of the daily papers today regarding t the types of news a few suggestions are of which our correspondents might be interested to con sider in writing their weekly news items and which if fol owed might please our readers and especially those who are an engaged in any of the activities mentioned schools new teachers enrollment figures programs etc in mentioning new teachers give name of their home town other places where they have taught churches activities out of the ordinary services etc construction new buildings for public or private use activities engaged in etc write all articles so that the public will understand anc anc get facts so there can be no question of uncertainty A few suggestions to help in preparing copy are also given as follows capitalize all proper nouns months days of the week but not the seasons titles denoting rank position or occupation when they precede a proper noun as for example president john smith when the title follows the man s name it is not capitalized john smith president names of religious denominations and of all races and nationalities As a general rule capitalize only when necessary do not abbreviate christian names like william albert edward the days of the week nor names of the months unless used in complete datelines date lines nor titles like professor governor president senator etc when used with last names alone always give initials or first names of each person mentioned never use mr air when initials or first names are given unless as mr and mrs in naming a couple the following beatitudes appeared on another page under the caption |
