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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1950
Page
4
The Terre Haute Tribune and Gazette lists circulation contacts and phone numbers for calls and offices, rates for Evening and Sunday editions, and postal notice details. It notes unsolicited submissions sent at owner's risk and liability limits for custody or return.
The Tribune cautions readers against idle gossip and unfounded criticism of the government urging faith in America. It emphasizes avoiding rumors and encourages informed, constructive discussion on public affairs.
Britain and France back a slow approach to the Korean crisis while pressuring the United States to avoid widening the conflict. Attlee Pleven and Churchill warn against triggering a world war, urging a buffer strategy and Security Council limits on MacArthur’s actions.
The Terre Haute Brewing Company adopts a payroll deduction plan to streamline the Community Chest drive. The system shifts control to a small, efficient board and cuts interruptions from meetings and luncheons. If others follow, nationwide coordination improves fund allocation and oversight.
Members of the President's Council of Economic Advisers insist that taxes and other indirect policies are needed to curb inflation. They argue that a mix of levies and broader fiscal tools can slow demand without harming growth, citing current price trends and budget gaps.
Government officials indicate price controls and rationing may be adopted to curb inflation. Economic Stabilization Chief Alan Valentine urges voluntary restraint while hints of compulsory measures surface from John R. Steelman and NPA officials. Food rationing and gasoline octane cuts are among likely steps under consideration.
Yale University gives football coach Herman Hickman a 10 year contract after strong showings. The article notes few coaches endure beyond a decade, with famous exceptions Yost and Stagg, while others face alumni calls for dismissal after repeated defeats.
The Association on American Indian Affairs objects to an Indian Bureau policy governing contracts between tribes and their attorneys. It warns the plan would increase federal control over self governing tribes and undermine their right to independent counsel. The group urges reduced paternalism as minorities in nations play a central role in global issues.
The Air Force fears renewed danger after two B-29s were shot down by Chinese Red jets in Korea. Potential trouble includes continued Soviet MiG-15 strafing and Reds exploiting speed differences with U S fighters. Officials hesitate to deploy faster jets like the F-84 and F-86 amid global uncertainty.
In Pawtucket Rhode Island the Blackstone Valley Safety Council has launched a babysitting training course. It covers infant care and common sitter issues as part of a modern living program.
A miscellany of local notes from Terre Haute includes plans to attend Chicago operas by Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Smith, a third anti saloon remonstrance in Sugar Creek township, a coal vein found near Coal Bluff by Clay County Black Coal Co, 30 chickens killed in a coops incident, bells being installed at St Mary of the Woods chapel, Ben McKeen to become vice president of the Pennsylvania Railroad, recent births to local families, strawberries appearing in markets, Mayor Gerhardt vetoing an ordinance for factories, Miss Lucille Bailie hosting the Who Club at 1801 North Tenth Street.
The Keystone State nickname goes to Pennsylvania. William Booth founded the Salvation Army and held the title of General. The first U S vice president was John Adams. The first president to leave the United States during his term was James K. Polk. Benito Mussolini was known as Il Duce.
A compact quip from Austin O Malley urges full readiness in action and knowledge, warning against partial effort as a metaphor for preparedness.
A compact record notes LaSalle’s 1680 expedition by canoe on the Mississippi, the 1823 Monroe Doctrine introduction to Congress, Millikan’s 1931 receipt of photos of atom smashing with cosmic rays, St Francis Xavier’s birth in 1506, Illinois statehood in 1818, and the 1934 Saar region agreement restoring it to Germany.
A concise lexicon entry outlines whimsical as full of whims acted or characterized by whim. It notes meanings such as freakish odd queer and fantastic with origin traced to Whimsey.
A columnist offers a brief zodiac note for Sunday December 3 advising against investing money to support another's idea this year and into the next. It notes a born child may grow into an industrious individual despite a highly strung personality.
Ruth Draper the actress and monologist George Minot the Boston scientist Geoffrey Lawrence the English statesman and John Barbirolli the English conductor celebrate birthdays today. Sunday December 3 honors William Gropper the artist and Karl Manne Georg Siegbahn the Swedish scientist with felicitations.
The items list prominent figures including Pennsylvania as a state and General, with John Adams and Woodrow Wilson among names. Benito Mussolini of Italy appears as an international figure.
Norwich New York with 9454 residents was featured by Voice of America as a typical small city democracy. The broadcast to Korea Vietnam Indonesia and China highlighted local elections and a student straw vote at Norwich High School as examples of American freedom and civic participation.
Hollywood reports the film The Thing remains tightly guarded with Howard Hughes directing and a cast of unknowns as RKO aims to outpace rivals. The plot centers on a North Pole scientific base uncovering a ship frozen in the ice and an alien invader from Mars, with a 51 day shoot and a dramatic arctic lab opening scene.
A collage of light anecdotes and quips spans topics from Seattle's claimed tallest 212 foot Christmas tree to Oklahoma fossil hints of 750000 year human presence. Other notes reference TV credits, prize mine values, racehorse jokes, Belgians hoarding coins, and a laughterless tribe on Ceylon’s island.
Salt Lake City Utah four of the five metals in demand are available in Utah manganese copper zinc and iron. James Boyd director U S Bureau of Mines says Utah could supply if the government guarantees loans and prices where private capital is unavailable.
Chicago reports that the stream center runs higher than the edges due to friction with the banks. The effect is slight in broad shallow streams but noticeable during floods as energy loss lowers water head toward the banks.
Broadway critics praise Mildred Dunnock and Tamara Geva in Pride's Crossing as having strong performances despite Victor Wolfson's heavy-handed script. The production by T Edward Hambleton features a set by Ralph Alswang but uneven direction and a weak moral lesson. A separate piece, A Story for a Sunday Evening by Paul Crabtree, falters despite capable actors Cloris Leachman Nan Martin and Henry Jones.
Saturday horoscope notes high ambitions and courage, urging city living and independent ventures. It highlights talent in writing and speaking, warns about choosing a spouse, and maps sun sign guidance for Sagittarius through Scorpio with advice on decisions and caution in debates.
The article explains nonspecific urethritis and prostate inflammation in men, noting symptoms such as discharge and pain, and outlines diagnosis by the three glass test. It recommends careful antibiotic use, sitz baths, gland massage, fluids, and avoiding alcohol and spicy foods, with attention to when drainage or precise source-directed treatment is needed.
Amid broad questions about his lack of price control experience Mike DiSalle Toledo mayor was nominated by President Truman as director of price stabilization. Supported by industrial leaders and Toledo business figures DiSalle draws praise for public spirit and people skills.
The Sidney Janis Fauves exhibition is hailed as one of New Yorks most beautiful and stirring displays. It traces the origins of Les Fauves in Paris 1905 with Debands on color and line and notes key figures like Matisse Braque Derain and Vlaminck and the movements brief, influential arc.
Absolute zero is defined as the point of no heat with 273 degrees Celsius below zero and 459.4 degrees Fahrenheit below zero. Non skid automobile chains were invented by Charles Algernon Parsons of England. S O S has served as a ship distress call since 1911 replacing C D Q. The U S government has never issued gold certificates below ten dollars. Producing a ton of beet sugar requires a ton of coal.
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