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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1963
Page
4
A noted quotation attributed to Voltaire frames a defense of free speech. The remark emphasizes defending others' rights to express unpopular views, underscoring enduring debates about liberty in public discourse.
The author warns of a 1964 campaign split between progressive reform and conservative backlash. Minority groups resist isolation and oppose federal aid to education and social programs, while opportunists seek to unite dissidents into a bloc against reform. A decisive choice could determine America’s future direction.
Senate hearings on the TFX fighter contract suggest possible undue influence by Navy Secretary Korth in favoring General Dynamics. The record shows Korth met with GD officials 16 times and had five calls, while Boeing had two calls. The case highlights concerns over public officials avoiding appearances of collusion and personal interest in official decisions.
Senator Williams of Delaware blasts the Agency for International Development for failing to provide a full list of outstanding loans and international loan data. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee backs a bill amendment to cut funding after Sept 30 without a complete report. AID says completion would cost about $5,000. In the UK scene, a columnist notes Harold Wilson could win the prime ministership and gain grey hairs.
Las Vegas thrives as a gambling hub with 19 000 slot machines and 27 000 machines statewide. The city features major hotels and lavish shows while taxes fund state and local governments. The piece notes Pat McCarran 1935 gaming bill and the influx of Hollywood stars and fashion figures frequenting the Strip.
On this date in 1492 Christopher Columbus set sail from Paros Spain with about 100 men in three ships for the New World. On Sunday August 4 1916 the US bought the Virgin Islands from Denmark for 25 million dollars.
Bil Keane depicts Nevada desert life with rare springs and silver, Paiute raids, and Las Vegas gambling as a major boon. The piece notes many stations, hospitals, churches, pools, and tax freedoms while recounting a gambler who loses 75000 after a promise to save the house.
A reading predicts a ambitious year ahead for today’s child with domestic happiness and overall good fortune. It notes the child will be happy and loving, marking a very lucky period for the year.
The note lists several individuals across arts and sports as notable mentions for events on August 4 including Charles Edison Jim Hogan Dolores del Rio William Schuman Luke Easter John Yonaker and a Latin origin for ignoramus. A quiz style item asks whether two are related and provides multiple date and place options with Arkansas River Royal Gorge cited as a crossing.
Daily and Sunday editions of The Tribune publish in Terre Haute Indiana with rates for mail subscriptions and rural routes. The notice warns that unsolicited manuscripts letters and pictures sent to The Tribune travel at the owner's risk and The Tribune disclaims liability for custody or return.
Terre Haute in 1933 reports the Public Service Company restarts its Water Street generating station per division manager G O Nicolai. Police veteran Clement C Ring, 59, dies suddenly. Mrs Winnie Mae Post travels to New York to join husband Wiley Post as his flight gains fame. Freddie Kintz to lead Trianon dances. Mrs Pete Flood and daughter Joan visit Chicago. Larry Lotz receives a silver medal for a 299 game.
Daily guidance based on birthdays with zodiac signs and personal traits. Read your segment for Sunday August 4 and follow themes of spirituality family harmony and careful planning to navigate the day.
It took almost 10 000 tubes of nickel stainless steel to package the uranium oxide fuel of the first nuclear powered commerce ship the SS Savannah according to International Nickel Co.
Indiana Senator R V Hartke analyzes federal and state voting laws amid civil rights debates. He contrasts proposed federal literacy standards with Indiana's 1881 constitutional amendments and absence of literacy tests or race-based voting discrimination, noting court relief available since 1881.
The text asserts equal rights for all in lodging food and services affecting interstate commerce. It notes civil actions available for discrimination claims or enforcement by the Attorney General. Violations are criminal with fines from 25 to 100 dollars and potential jail up to 30 days.
The Commissioner of Education will investigate segregation and aid local boards in desegregation planning. The Attorney General gains power to sue for any child discriminated by segregation. A 1949 act forbids school segregation and assigns responsibility for compliance with a minimum desegregation timetable.
Government projects receiving Federal aid would require nondiscrimination in hiring. The Commission on Equal Employment Opportunity would be created to prevent contractor discrimination on government work. Financial aid could be withheld from offending projects and contractors. Public contracts must include nondiscrimination clauses and all contractors must hire and upgrade without discrimination. Other employers are urged to adopt non discrimination policies. Violating a public contract by discrimination would be a breach of contract.
The Commission’s life is extended to September 1967 while it continues investigating citizen charges of rights violations. A Community Relations Service will aid communities in resolving discrimination disputes. The Commission now pursues fair employment practices and urges elimination of employment discrimination through persuasion and education, while enforcing law and executive orders and investigating policy violations. Many Hoosier communities have Human Relations Commissions to address disputes and work toward ending discrimination.
Washington window reports Senator Barry Goldwater shows broad national appeal beyond fringe sentiment with about 31 percent of independent voters. The piece notes Goldwater’s stronger independent backing versus Taft in 1952 and cites Republican kingmakers’ fear of Taft’s nomination.
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