This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1950
Page
4
The Terre Haute Tribune and Gazette issues and contact details list phone numbers for departments and delivery options. It also shows subscription rates for various schedules and notes second class post status and liability for unsolicited material.
The Tribune urges readers to avoid idle gossip and unfounded criticism of government. It calls for faith in America and careful discussion, warning against spreading rumors or making uninformed statements.
The first American offensive in Korea begins along the south coast toward Chinju with about 15 000 UN troops facing 30 000 Communist forces. Analysts note the unfavorable ratio, the North Koreans ability to mobilize manpower, and the need for sustained momentum despite strong Chinese and Soviet guidance. General Walker advocates aggressive action, while Terenty Shtykov, North Korea’s Soviet envoy, is rumored to influence military strategy.
The piece cites the strain on families left behind as men are mobilized for war. It notes inadequate Congress provisions for dependents and references a Vinson bill in the House to address the emergency. It highlights shortages, rising costs, and the risk of poverty for service members' families.
A call to make liberal family allowances a first order of business in Congress cites morale of troops and their families. The speaker urges deferring induction for those with home hardship until arrangements are made, noting some cases already addressed by direct appeals.
Veterans Administrator Carl R. Gray Jr says 15 Civil War era veterans remain alive and drawing pensions. He notes later wars have many more beneficiaries, warning long term upkeep will strain taxpayers as even future pensioners may abound from widows of veterans. The piece cautions future pension lists may grow regardless of initial costs.
Edwin O Reischauer argues in The United States and Japan that only China and India have seen such a vast population come under foreign rule, noting the novelty of governing Japan as a distant territory and predicting possible unforeseen effects in the United States.
The Los Alamos handbook The Effects of Atomic Weapons co written with the Defense Department and the AEC analyzes civilian defense for atomic events and casualty care. It notes fire as a major killer and covers blast damage radiation and decontamination. Also reviewed are Mark Selby The Man Who Lived Backward and notable novels Street of Knives Middle Heaven and more, with brief author and plot notes.
Highland Iron and Steel Works rehired 150 men to the ten inch finishing mill after a weeklong layoff. Debs recovers from Mayo operation and will be home soon. Sheriff Walsh travels to Indianapolis for a conference with state Democratic leaders. Typographical Union No. 76 plans services at Washington Avenue Presbyterian on Sunday. Marriage licenses issued to Lowe and Orlea, Stoner and Waltrep, Hewitt and Meek. Residents return from outings and visits to Chicago. Grantors plan Davis Park school building with architects Foltz and Parker. Vandalia round house opens for service with shift unchanged.
American travelers recall Switzerland’s August celebration on the Alps with fireworks and military pride. A mix of nationalities, languages, and a ready army of 500000 is highlighted as Mooresville tales of Dillinger emerge. Hollywood nightlife, Ruth Chatterton’s film, Phil Spitalny, Ray Dillman ventures, and a solo star’s rise are covered in brisk celebrity notes.
Answers cover insurance policy types, English political nicknames, epic poetry lines, theater jargon, and a 1934 film lead actress.
The entry chronicles the 1588 destruction of the Spanish Armada, births of Charles Bullfinch in 1763 and Charles Anderson Dana in 1819, Bullfinch’s Beacon Hill state house plan, Luftwaffe’s 1940 England attack, and Russia declaring war on Japan in 1945.
A sweeping portrait of Switzerland praising its resources and exports while noting its unique direct democracy and festival culture. The piece highlights Basel carnivals, Matterhorn legends, and a witty take on historical myths, alongside brief cultural jabs and contemporary media anecdotes.
Defines pristine as belonging to the earliest period of state primitive uncorrupted. Explains Latin origin pris tinus and how the term conveys untouched quality.
An aphorism notes that each person bears a wallet for their own failings and another for the failings of others, underscoring self reflection and judgment. The line attributes moral accounting to individuals, emphasizing personal responsibility and critique.
A survey of 1949 shows non traffic deaths at 24 200 and drownings at 6 800 fatalities. The word record piano performance spans 123 hours by a German musician. Burglaries total about 881 daily in the U S. The last bare knuckle bout was 1889 in Richburg Miss. World myths place four elephants under a turtle.
The message hints at romance and good luck in the new year. A child born today may develop a fondness for learning that could lead him to become an authority in a chosen field.
Congratulations go today to Adolf Busch composer violinist Paul Kelly actor Sylvia Sidney actress Marjorie K. Rawlings novelist Paul A N Dirac and Ernest Q Lawrence physicists on the list of celebrated honorees for outstanding contributions.
An annuity discussed includes William Ewart Gladstone, England's four time prime minister. The Lay of the Last Minstrel by Sir Walter Scott is referenced with the minstrel described as infirm and old.
The U.S. Bureau of Vital Statistics notes 28,000,000 to 1 odds of three children born in different years on the same day. Mr and Mrs Louis Fiedler report their children ages 10, 7, and seven months all born on November 10.
Born today you have a keen mind and a rare mix of intuition and logic. You show leadership potential, enjoy travel, and may seek a strong home life. Early marriage is advised for happiness as romantic fickleness eases with commitment. A natural money-maker, you should learn thrift.
A syndicated astrology page offers daily guidance by sign. Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer with advice on intuition, career, planning, self-control, and prudent action. Distributed by United Feature Syndicate.
Hollywood gossip notes Marie Windsor now owns a one third stake in a uranium mine. The actress earned a $1,000 dividend as she begins work in Double Deal. Mining profits and ore shipments are described alongside her rise from a tough early career.
Patrolman William McKeand observed Harry Fairbairn in a St Paul Virginia hearing where his driving permit had been suspended. After leaving the courthouse Fairbairn returned to his car and was arrested for driving without a license. He was fined fifty dollars. He had come to testify as the complainant in a hit and run case.
The article explains three stroke causes embolism thrombosis and hemorrhage and stresses hospital care with oxygen and nerve blocking therapy. It outlines specific treatments for each cause including vascular blocking in the neck and blood fluid management to save lives and reduce brain damage.
Soaring natural rubber prices and high demand push U S tire makers to use more synthetic rubber. Three plants re-open but output not ready until next year. Some urge a 60 percent synthetic share under the 1950 rubber act.
A collection of witty items from a Central Press writer named William Ritt. Includes weather notes from the Washington Weather Bureau predicting heat and dryness. Also features quips on news speed diet tricks travel ale and odd trivia about tuna species and a 22 inch mustache.
Oceania, the smallest continental group, covers 3 645 294 square miles, underscoring its modest expanse yet broad geographic spread across Pacific islands and territories.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.