Vs.Hoy Farmer* s Cooperative
Association at Palmer, Alaska.
hng. Editor: Marie Wilson
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Dear Co-op Members:
Come articles liave beer
presented to me for publication,
one of which appears in this
i3sue•
The second article is a master
piece in construction but also
of a controvesial nature. In ray
un-assuming mind, it appears to
be slightly libelous and could
be considered as a personal
affront and defamation of char
acter to persons mentioned
therein.
This sort of thing is far from
the policies of this paper.
They are neither constructive
nor educational and serve only
to irritate an already tender
spot.
In view of these facts I appear
ed before the Co-op Board of
'Directors and appealed to them,
your representatives, for ap
proval or condemnation of these
articles.
The Board failed to take defin
ite action or assume responsi
bility for them, tho* they
skated that both articles should
be printed. They also expressed
the opinion that,'the members
of this association would approve
these articles. Since there is
a slight dought in my mind and
the Board will not assume the
responsibility, there is only
one alternative left for me.
Therefore, v.pon my own initiative,
I am failing to comply with their
recommendation that the'second
article bo printed next week.
My hesitcncy involves the pro
tection of this association end
its members only and my sincere
wish to avoid law suits, inevit
able failure, and oblivion of this
project.
In the interest and welfare cf
the I/IVFCA and faith in the suc
cess of the future; I am with
holding this article until the
annual meeting for you to pass
judgment upon.
This is a paper for the people
of the valley and each and every
one should have a voice in the
forming of its policies. If
these policies should he changed
the people should have' a chance
to vote upon the issue, I,' as
editor will be glad to abide by
the decision of the majority of
our members.
Please oonsidcr this question
carefully before that time and
come prepared to settle the issue,
I assure you t: ere will bo no
argument on my part and your de
cision will bo final, I trust
wo can keep our little paper
above slanderous indignatics as
tempting ammunition for injured
pride,
Uith apolTgros bo :,Slls*.y^th
for de t e in ir*~ hi.;r j* tide.
Further mere, I. will print this
article . if the Cp-op- -bard will
authorize me to dp so, thus‘
assuming all responsibility,
Uritten and signed by
Your editor.