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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1966
Page
4
A fragment quotes Voltaire about defending another’s right to speak freely. The brief note cites the maxim on free expression, reflecting ongoing debates over speech rights and limits in public discourse.
ACLU advocates challenge the plan to build two Grand Canyon dams as a funding method for water delivery to Arizona cities and farms. Critics argue the dams would alter river ecology. some suggest nuclear energy as an alternative financing route while supporters push for more water supply. The piece also notes Lowell Thomas and jet lag observations and a Federal Aviation Agency study on human circadian rhythms.
An analysis compares test results from travelers moving between Oklahoma City Manila Rome and Southern Chile. Tests show travelers dropped in performance after crossing time zones, while another group staying in same time zone remained sharp. The column questions future impact of supersonic flights on our clocks.
Ruth Montgomery profiles the Great Dismal Swamp of Virginia, detailing its primeval landscape, Lake Drummond, and historic ties to George Washington and Patrick Henry. The piece warns of encroachment by developers and sport industry, highlighting conservationist Mary Tayloe Gwathmey and the area’s ecological and historical significance.
Horoscope lines advise a Gemini like tone with playful warning about taking duties seriously. The column mixes sun signs with political asides about saving nature and a wild aside referencing Lady Bird Johnson and the White House. The text blends astrology with stray historical phrases about the Great Dismal Swamp and beautification efforts.
A congressional subcommittee chairman warns a computerized national data center could aggregate confidential data on individuals. He cautions about potential misuse and stresses protecting human dignity and civil liberties as progress advances.
The Ford Motor Company plans to build cars with a collapsible front end to absorb impact energy and lessen occupant danger in crashes. Other safety improvements are expected later, with calls for driver training and better roads, while Fulbright regrets misinterpretation of a speech and urges careful wording.
The Tribune reports on Richard Speck and the Chicago nursing school killings. It discusses Supreme Court rules, admissibility of statements, and the insanity defense debate. The piece questions legal handling and notes Speck’s alleged planned actions and the survivor details while reflecting on justice and the impact on public fear.
Westminster Abbey in England marks its 900th anniversary in 1966, noted by the Catholic Digest. The event highlights the historic church's long-standing role and significance in religious and cultural history.
The Aztec civilization in Mexico is described as cruel by some yet educated children in courtesy and self control from youth. Young men who became intoxicated or wasted their father's money faced death as punishment.
The column blends trivia prompts with historical notes. It notes Joseph Force Crater’s 1930 disappearance and George Washington’s 1782 Order of the Purple Heart, then provides Q and A answers about federal penitentiaries Poland gour hand gourmet and Boston’s Red Sox.
New York report shows American women out travel men. ASTA Travel News analysis of 1965 travel year notes 802,890 women applied for and received passports versus 748,690 men. The study highlights rising female mobility and passport activity in the period.
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