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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1968
Page
4
The Terre Haute Tribune presents the Voltaire maxim on free speech as a featured quotation in an editorial context. The piece emphasizes defending speech despite personal disagreement, reflecting the paper's stance on First Amendment values.
A writer who attended the Republican National Convention in Miami Beach argues for nationwide presidential and vice presidential nominating primaries. He contrasts convention theatrics with voter power, noting delegates often bow to politicians and questioning representativeness and voter influence. He asserts support growing for a nationwide primary and deems the current system outdated.
The editorial reflects on the Nixon nomination and argues that no man defeated on a first presidential bid has ever been elected, citing Bryan, Dewey, Stevenson, and Nixon himself, then revises the claim by recalling Jefferson, Adams, Jackson, Harrison, Cleveland, and Bryan’s later defeats, suggesting the historical rule may be overstated.
The piece argues the it cannot happen to me mindset leads driver complacency like Joe Rankenfeihl avoiding seatbelts. Safety experts note 8000 to 10000 lives lost yearly in crashes, but fastening belts dramatically improves chances of surviving serious injuries when a crash occurs.
On the Line reports Barry Goldwater drawing a standing ovation at the 1968 convention with supporters invoking his heart of Republicanism. The piece notes prior delegate counts, Nixon’s muted influence, and Eisenhower’s press remark sparking anger among delegates, with a late sighting of Nixon at the Hilton Plaza Hotel.
The page recalls quiz questions with answers: capital of Haiti is Port au Prince, most mountainous European country Switzerland, inventor of the cotton gin Eli Whitney in 1793, Wright brothers first names Orville and Wilbur, first Winter Olympic Games held in Chamonix France in 1924.
A column surveys quirky facts from dreams after birth to snoring habits in Britain and NASA moon suit costs. It notes wives’ greater need for glasses and fillings, headlines golf ball speeds, and quotes Will Durant and Kin Hubbard while offering light humor and educational tidbits.
The Terre Haute Tribune details subscription rates by area and format, contact instructions for missed copies, mailing and postal information, and publisher rights. It notes circulation options for Indiana and Illinois residents, plus a disclaimer about unsolicited submissions and Associated Press rights.
Monday is a day to plan carefully and avoid rash actions. Readers are advised to use caution in contracts and decisions, with Virgo, Libra, and Scorpio emphasizing timing and value of others' input. The piece suggests self reflection for Leo and notes domestic mood shifts for Pisces and Cancer.
Tribune staffers report Pat DeCoursey visiting Staunton relatives before returning to Purdue graduate teaching in Colorado Springs. Frustrated with illness, Helen Casey recovers from gastric surgery at St Anthony’s Hospital as Frida Dowen improves at home after an attack. City Hall beauty trend noted as Sharon Sloniker captivates staff.
A Walter Winchell column notes the 1965-66 congressional hearings on the Ku Klux Klan may be cited in Martin L King Jr.’s alleged killer’s murder trial. It cites Hanna testimony about guns shipped to Cincinnati and an Empress KKK member, plus assorted society quips and ad blurbs.
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