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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1969
Page
6
In a Terre Haute Tribune editorial, the paper affirms the value of free expression and the duty to defend even unpopular views, invoking Voltaire to argue that disapproval does not justify silencing dissent. The piece emphasizes civic responsibility and open debate.
The My Lai massacre exposes how war brutalizes ordinary men as U S troops killed villagers and fired on unresisting inhabitants. The episode, initially whitewashed, highlights civilian casualties and the delay in exposing the atrocity, marking it as both a South Vietnamese and American tragedy.
The piece compares the Senate’s rejection of Judge Clement Haynsworth to Hoover’s 1930 denial of John J. Parker and notes Parker’s opposition by labor. It suggests Nixon may name a distinguished jurist as a second choice to mirror Cardozo’s luster after Haynsworth defeat.
National effort to combat byssinosis among textile workers gains support from Secretary Robert H. Finch after Ralph Nader urged a drive. Finch says the disease has been ignored and will back legislation, contingent on studies and industry cooperation to show real progress.
Joe Levine forecasts a major upswing for his industry driven by Pay-TV free TV and CATV, arguing new tech will unlock billions. He recalls past hits from Hercules to The Graduate and highlights producers like Nichols, Brooks, and Harvey behind films that could gross around 150 million worldwide with modest costs.
Questions span quotations an eye doctor term and literary names. It lists five items including who said a dangerous little learning, the meaning of prince nez the Shakespearean character linked to a newly married man Turnverein the athletic club and the author of The Ring and the Book.
A Gibraltar AP column uses a humorous frame about cashing traveler's checks to explore guilt and deceit. The narrator considers signatures on checks and the tremor of duplicating one’s own name, noting misaligned strokes, missing middle initials, and the tension of a crowded shop with a suspicious clerk.
A horoscope column advises a December 1 birthday to rely on personal effort rather than others. It notes a keen insight into motives, caution against sarcasm, and use of influence to help others. The piece lists zodiac signs and short guidance for December 2 through various traits.
Public notice style column announcing subscription rates for Terre Haute Tribune and Terre Haute Gazette editions. Details include prices for Indiana and Illinois, various delivery options, mailing terms, and official post office information. Also notes about unsolicited submissions and Associated Press rights.
Tributes note George Grattan and Steve Simerell latest names joining Terre Haute Jaycees roster. Local business honors include Ray Feiler named Taxicab Operator of the Year by the International Taxicab Association in Washington D C. Luke Dever of Mess Plaza North named Merchants Committee chairman for city promotions including the 500 Festival.
Washington notes that the White House knew two weeks before the Senate vote that Clement Haynsworth Jr. would be rejected for the Supreme Court yet pressured GOP Senators to back him. Dent bluntly stated there was no path to confirmation, while pressuring allies and reshaping political blame toward Attorney General Mitchell amid a damaging defeat.
A UPI report traces the capital's journey from San Jose to Vallejo and back, then to Sacramento, with a final establishment in Sacramento in 1854 after cycles through Vallejo Benicia and San Jose.
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