During the political "thaw" known as Polish October, Boniecka was chosen to be the first editor of the socio-literary weekly "Ziemia i Morze" (Land and Sea) in the city of Szczecin. In 1957, she was removed from this position "in absentia", for "political transgressions regarding the issue of Hungary, censorship, elections, inadequate condemnation of erroneous tendencies, failing to consult with the State Committee (KW) in regards to editorial politics, failing to bring the publication in line with the party line...". A few weeks after losing her job, Boniecka was taken to court over an article she published in "Ziemia i Morze" which exposed the appalling conditions existing in the local education system. The court found in favour of Boniecka.