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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1968
Page
4
In a TERRE HAUTE TRIBUNE editorial the paper argues that while it may disapprove of certain words or views the core principle remains protecting freedom of expression and open debate in public life. The piece frames controversy around controversial speakers and emphasizes civil discourse.
Newsday reports a White House sourced Landsdale assessment that a free vote in South Vietnam could see the Vietcong win. The piece notes Saigon’s fear of recognition for the Vietcong and discusses implications for peace talks and coalition possibilities amid U S support and nationalists.
In the infant space age the United States and the Soviet Union led a costly space race. Some observers favor cooperation for saving costs and advancing human exploration, with Dr Vikram A Sarabhai urging stronger UN Outer Space Division coordination. Delegates from developing nations may support his call. The aim is a future where joint efforts complement national programs beyond the moon landing.
The federal government expands involvement in birth control and family planning. A Center for Population Research within HEW will study health hazards to mothers and children and consider psychological aspects of birth control and sterility. Government scope widens with health and sociological factors driving importance.
In an on the line interview Spiro Agnew discusses the Nixon selection, his frank personality, and the sequence of events that led him to back Nelson Rockefeller before switching to support Nixon. He explains timing, credibility, and political calculations amid a changing race backdrop. Continued on page 5 column 1.
A string of humorous reflections scorns pretension and modern manners. The piece jests about husbands, wives, ministers, college presidents, and arts, noting how society notices or misses subtle faults and oddities in daily life.
The column outlines August 27 guidance for Virgo to Pisces and the fire signs, urging leadership, adaptability, and cautious optimism. It notes opportunities in business, politics, and personal growth while warning against anger, indecision, and chasing unattainable ideals. A closing quip compares political conventions to TV summer reruns.
The Terre Haute Tribune announces subscription rates and delivery by mail and carrier. It lists contact times for missed copies and department phone numbers, and notes inclusion in the Associated Press and local news dispatch rights and republication restrictions.
Terre Haute students Joe Rosarko, John Rufatto, and Sara Silverman are named to Indiana Memorial Union activity committees for 1968-69. Rosarko joins Pop Concerts and Film Series, Rufatto the Pop Concerts Committee, Silverman the Cheerleader Conference Committee. The page also notes other local items including a nurse mother’s joke, Michael Rourke’s new car, Debs scrapbook gift, Dudley’s AFL-CIO ties, a tree-trimmer squirrel story, a Garfield Band social, Rotary birthdays, and Mayor Leland Larrison’s new paint job.
Vice President Humphrey seeks a strong law and order ally to balance his image with voters amid Nixon’s tough stance. Muskie and Alioto emerge as contenders while Kennedy remains a debated option despite mixed Kennedy family support and opposition from Kennedy aides.
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