Press Council

"Salient" Editor Ian Grant can't drag himself away from the fascinating world of advertising to take his place at the full Press Council meeting in Christchurch.

Chief reporter Michael Heine will be "Salient's" mouthpiece. Peter Frater and Ann Sayers will observe.

President O'Regan's report to Press Council will slate "Salient" for lack of organisation (sporting and N.Z.U.S.A. coverage) at Easier tournament. "Salient" will not be prepared to take all the blame—there's nothing in the constitution to say that the host newspaper must organise press coverage. Perhaps it should be incorporated in the Press Council constitution.

There's talk that Press Council should prepare an Editor's Handbook. "Salient" believes this a waste of money. Who on Press Council—most members know nothing of newspaper production —could prepare a worthwhile guide? Surely editors can stagger to their nearest public libraries— and borrow the various editorial bibles.