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Publishing Worries

Salient in Stormy Seas

Like most things Salient's price has risen. Readers should know why. If this paper was supported by all students it would be a powerful voice on their behalf. A warning should be given that Salient needs support.

In 1950 a four-page Salient could be printed. 500 copies, for £13. This year that same number will cost £20.

Advertising is increasingly hard to get. Many shops are decreasing their advertising outlets as costs rise. As it is Salient advertising only pays half the cost of publication and student sales do not pay all the balance. If we had 1500 readers our budgets would almost balance.

Students would do a service if they supported our advertisers. Many of them have supported us for many years. If you mention their advertisement in Salient it helps ensure a renewed contract

Clearly the continued existence of a paper anxious to report student affairs and present the student case reasonably is desirable. If you know of anyone who wants advertising space please write to: The Business Manager, Salient.

Students are invited to avail themselves of space in Salient at 1/6 for ¼in.—or about 35 words—Sale and purchase of books, board wanted, things for sale, wanted to buy or exchange, lost and found, agony notices. This is a more efficient medium than the notice boards. Advertisements will be well set out and headed. Simply leave your advertisement and your 1/6 in an envelope addressed to: Editor, Salient, in any of the letter racks.

Minimum Number of Readers: 500 and Increasing.