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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1973
Page
4
A Terre Haute Tribune editorial invokes Voltaire to defend the right to speak freely even when opinions are objectionable, emphasizing robust protection of expression as essential to a free society. The piece argues that censorship undermines democratic discourse and individual liberty.
Richard Boone of St. Augustine florida directs pre bicentennial plays and uses the program to urge a meaningful 1976 celebration. He argues the bicentennial should prompt reassessment as citizens and a look at origins, present status, and future direction.
A nameless city postal station has two doors with STLEA signs, later ST LEA and SCLEA, causing misused doors and neglected maintenance. The wall signs persist, illustrating indifference amid USPS efficiency claims. The piece notes the small yet revealing fault in a larger systemic pattern.
Attorney General Elliott L. Richardson moves to depoliticize the Department of Justice by banning political influence and requiring written records of all outside contacts. He asserts the shift aims to keep the department outside partisan arenas, though some may still evade the rules.
A columnist argues that presidents may withhold evidence but face a moral test beyond legal rights. He reflects on a long list of celebrated figures and notes a missing emblem of unity, the hoped for joint portrait of Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle, signaling a lack of perfect national harmony.
New York clippings profile Celeste Holm, noting her stage to screen career from Juliet in youth to Aunt Polly in Tom Sawyer. She quips that acting is controlled schizophrenia, praises bread making and yoga, and advocates daily learning while fearing ecological and spiritual decline.
A reader asks why angina pains persist after a heart attack. The doctor explains angina signals insufficient blood to the heart, how stress and fatigue trigger symptoms, and why patients should avoid excessive exertion and emotional stress to prevent further episodes.
A long horoscope outlines August 17 traits for born individuals and suggests maturity brings patience for problem solving. It then lists Saturday zodiac notes for Leo through Pisces with cautions and advice, hinting at routines, home life, and personal growth.
Jim Bishop muses on humor analysis at Harvard Temple and SUNY Albany, contrasting public taste and scholarly theories with comic icons like W C Fields, Jackie Gleason, and Charlie Chaplin. He notes jokes range from witty wordplay to scatological riffs and cites Breslin, Skelton, Winters, and the Harvard professor James Jones.
Public notice style plate lists subscriber call backs and mail rates for Terre Haute Tribune. Includes pricing for Indiana Illinois delivery and Sunday editions, with second class postage info and a standard disclaimer about unsolicited submissions. Mentions Tribune publisher address and Associated Press rights.
AL Eldred and SAM Duggar captured the pinnochle tournament for the second time in four years at the Sycamore Club defeating rivals with teammate Joe Lessore and AL Schoffman placing high. Bob Kabel and Bill Crawford took second and third respectively. Local figures Thomas Lenaran LeRoy Shipley Trudi Terrell Betty Cutliff and Betty Schoff Stall are noted with health vacation and birthday items. Linda Bearly gains admission to Nation College following a 1973 South Vigo High School graduation.
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