PRESS COUNCIL
SIR,—I have always admired the News of the World for achieving an immense circulation, a feat which is, no doubt, due to the use of the finest methods of journalism.
However, I was astounded to read Mr. Somer- field's claim, writing as the editor of that illustrious journal, that 'we do not report four-letter words.'
On re-reading his letter, I find that he has used no fewer than forty-three four-letter words, a fact that I am sure the Press Council would find of inter- est. I am only deterred from making a count of the four-letter words in this coming Sunday's issue of his paper, because the time and effort so entailed would rob me of the opportunity of absorbing the reports of news of world importance' that I should find hidden amongst the court cases.
I hope that you, sir, as editor of a journal much given to upholding the integrity of the printed word, will print this humble attempt on my part to remove, once and for all, the evil and pernicious smear on the four-lettered variety.—Yours faithfully,
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