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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1973
Page
4
The Terre Haute Tribune quotes Voltaire on defending free speech, asserting that disapproval of ideas does not justify abridging expression. The editorial weighs the importance of open dialogue and constitutional rights in a free society.
Government hints at a sharp August wholesale price index rise. Treasury Secretary George P. Shultz warned of an astounding jump, with farm product prices expected to surge 20 to 22 percent after the July 18 food price freeze ends. Agriculture figures show continuing food cost increases, as annual household food costs rose significantly from June to July and have not declined since last October.
A federal grand jury in Washington indicted eight federal agents and four St. Louis area police on charges tied to April drug raids in southwestern Illinois. Allegations include searches without probable cause, absence of warrants, mistreatment of raid victims, jailing without charges, falsified reports and perjury. The case underscores policing within constitutional bounds.
The creation of an Office of Indian Rights within the Department of Justice aims to address grave injustices faced by American Indians, notably after the Wounded Knee siege. While race-based offices are controversial, Indians’ unique legal status and reliance on the Bureau of Indian Affairs call for specialized advocacy to improve civil rights.
Russell Baker jokes about a department store selling worn blue jeans for high prices and foresees a mock union The Amal gamated Brotherhood of New Pants Softeners Faders and Frazzlers. The idea of preferring worn jeans makes some sense even if mild exaggeration.
The On the Line column reports Victor Chernyshev of the Soviet Embassy evading diplomacy while Air Force Sgt. James D. Wood faces espionage charges at Fort Dix after the FBI seized Russian handwritten cards. Moscow claims immunity as Washington weighs MIRV missile advances and U S efforts to counter with anti missile systems amid growing Cold War stakes. Continued on Page 8, Col. 3.
Jerry Gould, a New Yorker turned Florida developer, built 6,000 homes since 1955 and spearheaded Lehigh Acres. Now president of WG Development, he aims Sun City Center as his life monument, planning 30,000 residents in three adjacent communities by 1980. He championed outlawing shady land schemes and favors community development over mere land promotion. Continued on Page 8.
A reader criticizes college students for flaunting marijuana use at a football game. The writer praises Michigan authorities for repealing implied permission to smoke, argues for education on dangers, and denies a link to alcohol at reunions. Continued on Page 8. Col. 6.
An itemized note details publication titles and management for The Terre Haute Tribune and Gazette, with pricing for Indiana and Illinois subscriptions, postage rates, mailing dates, and carrier delivery instructions. It lists editors MARLEE A. COX and LOUIS F. KEIFER along with carrier and mimeograph information and Associated Press rights.
Wednesday astrology page urges Virgo to use memory and planning for goals while warning sensitive signs like Virgo to avoid harm. It lists daily guidance for all signs from Leo or Libra to Pisces with advice on decisions, talents, and restraint, ending with Sagittarius through Virgo.
Colleen Wolford, a county adult probation office worker, will celebrate her birthday next Monday which happens to be Labor Day. ISU slide show in the State Universities Building featured local students with the Blue Berets Corps including Mike Gerrish, Debl Walls, and Carol Heine. Vacationing locals include Norma Spork, Bernice Johnson, Leonard and Jane Conrad with State Sen. Jim Plaskett on a Minnesota fishing trip. Jerry Dooley and wife Cookie back square dancing as good exercise. Army Specialist Four Robert E. Lewis, son of Tina Edinston and Robert Lewis, has been assigned to a Bamberg division in Germany. his wife Gabiele lives in Fayetteville. Private Jan L. Matteson, son of Dorothy I. McMillen, is a finance specialist in Frankfort, Germany.
A nationwide tone of reflection marks Washington by Marianne Means as it notes the Baltimore News-American’s 200th anniversary and its historic ties to press and politics. The column recalls early editions, George Washington, Nixon’s tempers, and a milestone for aging newspapers amid a changing nation. It closes with East German mail loss figures for 1972 and a note on postal issues between East and West Germany.
New York report says more than two million American families own a vacation home with 71 percent of owners aged 35 to 64.
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