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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1968
Page
4
The Terre Haute Tribune editorial header reiterates the famous Voltaire quote about defending the right to speak freely. The piece emphasizes liberty of expression as a cornerstone value and a standard for public discourse.
Senator Eugene J. McCarthy proposes biennial national conventions for the Democrats to discuss substantive issues and urges Republicans to consider the idea. He argues current systems limit rank and file input and that off year gatherings could energize public engagement despite concerns about increased convention fatigue. The concept is worthy of discussion for both major parties.
Senate leaders warn against delay in confirming Abe Fortas as Chief Justice after the Warren vacancy. Mansfield cites strong public support and ABA endorsement while Eastland and Thurmond faction threaten to filibuster. Precedent supports presidential selection of qualified judges. prolonged opposition risks unnecessary adjournment.
The article notes 12,187,000 female stock owners versus 11,710,000 men and observes women often place fewer orders themselves while men execute many trades. It cites experts claiming women invest less time, seek quick profits, fear losses, and may misunderstand inflation erosion, yet acknowledges their growing numerical influence.
In New York City bicycle messengers handle air freight final legs faster than trucks, averaging three times as many pickups per hour. The irony is that after cross country speeds, a pedaling courier may win the last mile time, or even feet could become necessary if traffic worsens.
The column examines how 1952 a Republican victory rode on ending the Korea War and Washington chaos, drawing comparisons to the current race. It highlights Nixon as Eisenhower’s trusted VP and notes public concern over Vietnam, taxes, and the Johnson era’s decisions, with possible Kremlin ties and future U.S. plans.
A HAL BOYLE column jokes about television repairmen and customers. The anecdotes lampoon fixes, complaints, and oddball quirks as a TV breaks and a repairman is blamed. The humor spans NBC peacocks, unscrupulous deals, and household appliances.
The column offers zodiac readings for Leo through Aquarius with advice on romance disputes, influence, rest, health, and practical duties. A closing jest asks Benjy to reveal who his wife calls for home repairs, hinting at continuation on page 5.
A collage of observations and odd facts spans international tax notes from Mexico to Japanese liquor prices, U S city quirks in Kentucky Tennessee, and trivia on Indians squaw terms abortion Sweden headaches and sunshine. The piece riffs on famous places people and curious statistics with light satire and quick-cut facts.
It lists trivia: U S Military Academy at West Point New York. Ohio veteran senator defeated in primary Frank Lausche. former child star Shirley Temple Black ran for Congress and lost. U S Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall. North Dakota nicknamed Flickertail State.
The Terre Haute Tribune and Tribune Star Publishing Co announce subscription options by mail and local delivery for Indiana and Illinois readers. Rates cover evenings and Sundays, six months, and one year with regional variations. Public notices about manuscript submissions and republication policies are noted along with postal and reprint disclaimers.
Tribune staff notes Ralph Learner urges Rose Day support for Lions Club charity drives funding local projects. Birthdays include Joe Harrison and Ed Dunaway. Foster Edwards visits Terre Haute before Navy assignment aboard Newport News. Other items: Bays training in San Diego. Aitken makes MU dean’s list. Kiwanis golf tournament at French Lick. Noon Optimist steak fry at Neimeyer’s.
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