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An Editorial From The Publisher
The election is over and all may be fair in love, war . . . and politics,
HOWEVEROne
incident took place near close of the campaign ; that this newspaper feels must be answered for it cast serious accusations on the integrity and honesty of The Rappahannock News.
As the paper neared its deadline last week a Letter to the Editor appeared in the mail from Mrs. Pauline Bruce of Washington. Though late and despite an over abundance of general news, the letter in its handwritten form was rushed to the printer and reproduced EXACTLY as received.
Nevertheless, following publication of the paper Mrs. Bruce proceeded to call the Editor and then the Publisher, declaring that her letter had been changed. Despite denials to the contrary, a form letter was then prepared and distributed over the weekend, now publicly announcing the fact that the newspaper was at fault.
Both Mrs. Bruce’s original letter and a “tearout” from last week’s paper are reproduced on this page for the readers’ own opinions on authenticity of the letter. The role of a country newspaper is always difficult as it oft times is asked to be arbiter and judge on many subjects. And in an election campaign its responsibilities increase tenfold as it tries to remain impartial and give a fair hearing to all sides. But if a newspaper lacks the faith and confidence of ALL its readers it is nothing. And the petty trickery as practiced by Mrs. Pauline Bruce cast disparagement on the honesty of the paper and its staff and therefore must be subjected to the scrutiny of the people’s judgment.
Angus M. Green
Publisher
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