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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1968
Page
4
The Terre Haute Tribune reflects on the famous Voltaire quote about free speech, noting ongoing public discussion about constitutional rights and the limits of political critique in current discourse.
The Republicans name Nixon as their candidate with Agnew as running mate. Democrats face a fluid contest led by McGovern and Kennedy era figures as Chicago looms, with campaigns shaping up for the November showdown.
Life magazine may publish its August 9 issue detailing alleged long standing ties of Rep. Cornelius Gallagher to the underworld. Judge Milton Pollack ruled against stopping distribution, upholding First Amendment principles and equity. readers gain access while Gallagher and Konigsberg retain libel action recourse.
Congress voted to exempt postal workers from federal cutbacks avoiding a larger reduction in mail service. The exemption was sent to the President a day before the deadline for closing hundreds of fourth class post offices and signals possible future action on government spending.
The piece recalls Beau Jack’s rise from a shoeshine boy in Augusta to a World Lightweight champion with 120 fights and 26 Madison Square Garden main events. It notes a 98 million dollar War Bond sale linked to a fight, his wealth, and asks where the money went while showing his humble, reflective present in a Fontainebleau setting.
1 A parapet or railing. 2 A temporary encampment in the open field without tents. 3 True. 4 It is an inlet on the coast of New South Wales Australia. 5 Alaska. The coin telephone was patented in 1889 by William Gray.
A collection of humorous reflections on health in sports and women, dietary habits, fashion, art, pets, marriage, and work life. The piece blends light social observation with pointed quips about daily anxieties and modern manners.
A horoscope fragment advises self discipline and careful parenting to avoid spoiling children. It urges persistence, self improvement, and watching results to guide future goals while warning against overindulgence and wasted effort. zodiac signs Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer appear with brief guidance.
The Terre Haute Tribune lists subscription rates for Indiana and Illinois, including evening and Sunday options, with regional variations. It notes mailing terms, postpaid services, and republication rights, plus address and copyright information for Tribune-Star Publishing Co.
The Chamber of Commerce marks August as a national celebration month with staff sendoffs and celebrations for new arrivals. Local artist Don Hoop exhibited fall scenes while football season approaches. The piece notes regional residents and movers inclinations, visits, and business figures in Indiana and nearby states.
A reader reports a Nosey item about Lost Springs Wyoming with five residents and elevation 4850 feet and compares it to Emblem Wyoming with five residents and elevation 4438 feet. The note mentions a sign near Cody on Highway 14 20 16 and a photo taken this trip.
Walter Winchell notes Hollywood stars like Rosemary Bowe, Jackie Gleason, Zsa Zsa Gabor, and Dustin Hoffman amid nightlife on Sunset Strip and Kowloon. Satirical items include Howard Hughes bidding for ABC, Tommy Sands vs critics, and witty signs around town.
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