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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1963
Page
4
A quotation attributed to Voltaire cited in an editorial emphasizes defending the right to express unpopular views. The piece frames free speech as a core democratic value and invites reflection on censorship and civic duty.
In Anchorage, Pete Lennon, financial secretary of the Alaska Carpenters Union Local, jokes about filling a federal EEOC form on race. He notes unions cannot define racial origins, shares mixed ancestries among officers, and quips about splitting members into columns. He argues America is a melting pot and strict categories miss the point.
The article notes the U S assessment that about 10 000 to 10 500 Soviet troops remain in Cuba after months of withdrawals. It emphasizes continued pressure for full withdrawal, cites Rusk Gromyko discussions, and argues the chance of complete removal remains slim but improvements in the East West climate could influence plans.
A city intern fires a letter to a newspaper criticizing the low wages of medical interns despite their crucial community role. A Glasgow graduate in Canada earns nearly double as a steel fixer's helper, highlighting fair pay versus compensation, and the broader issue of internship as training versus living wage.
The Tall Pines course in Sewell New Jersey hosted night golf under floodlights signaling the first use of a regulation course after dark. The historic moment raises questions for golfers and families about nighttime play and its impact on weekend routines and home life.
The column lampoons celebrity missteps from Christine Keeler photos to Menshikov’s son using Diner’s Club as Khrushchev reference. It teases Doris Duke buys a coffee shop, Barbara Stanwyck and Edward G. Robinson TV plans, and notes alimony woes of Claude Dauphin. It cites Yogi Berra’s bowling lead, Odets, Lugosi widow, and Jackie Mason’s rise.
Endowed place by Mrs Helen Gould Shepard is the Gould Memorial or Service Hall. the International Peace Garden sits on the Manitoba North Dakota border. Skyline Drive is in Virginia. Falkland Islands count is two dozen. Mason Dixon line runs between Maryland and Pennsylvania.
It Happened Today notes that on this date in 1922 radio's first commercial was broadcast over WEAF in New York, marking a milestone in broadcasting history.
A mixed set of items includes a quote attribution to Caleb Colton, a query about How'd You Make Out, and references to the Hall of Fame for Great Americans. It lists a 2,200 acre border plot in North Dakota, a U S Canadian peace commemorative site, plus mentions of Virginia and the states Pennsylvania and Maryland.
The Terre Haute Tribune explains mail rates for Indiana and Illinois, both Evening and Sunday editions, with annual and fractional periods. It notes delivery by 7 p.m. or a special messenger, and warns that unsolicited submissions are at the owner's risk with no liability for custody or return.
The column offers daily guidance for readers born on August 28 and other birthdays. It outlines cautious, practical advice for Virgo to Leo and Capricorn to Pisces, stressing self knowledge, measured actions, and avoidance of conflict. Copyright 1963 United Feature Syndicate, Inc.
Washington columnist Dick West jokes about a Covington Kentucky plan to test local candidates with an IQ exam. He offers sample questions aimed at probing congressional aptitude, joking that key punch operators may judge the results.
Tribune staffers compile quick notes on local figures and events. Hazleton miners escape driller David Fellen and Henry Thorne reminisce about Terre Haute visits as Mike Bank tests Reich Bros. equipment. Anson Thomas honored as Sagamore of the Wabash. Mary Olbrich recovering from rib fractures at St Anthony Hospital with Ernie assisting.
A light column notes quirky trivia and humorous observations. It cites Americans eating more than their weight in red meat yearly and the US holding two thirds of the world’s motor vehicles, then shifts to assorted curiosities from Icelandic swim laws to Bengal predators and cat longevity.
In Terre Haute on August 28 1933 four members of the attorney general office arrived to enforce permit rules on beer sales listing twelve initial establishments and plans to add more. A 25 year old man received 60 days in jail after admitting to stealing a keg from Ellis Ft Harrison Country Club. Maxine Reynolds 17 of Clinton died in a car crash injuring Frank Hatcher of 2208 Dean Avenue. Noble Sissle and band booked for the Trianon ballroom. Frank Grove former Indiana State tennis coach won fifth straight Wabash Valley singles title over Lee Hughes.
Philadelphia firm WPP-Ab botts Dairies plans to phase out the last of its horse drawn milk wagons. Trucks will take over milk deliveries as the horses retire from service.
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