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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1950
Page
4
The Terre Haute Tribune and Gazette is described as the daily paper with Sunday edition, existing since 1869 for the Gazette and 1894 for the Tribune, outlining long running local newspaper lineage.
Notices provide phone and call times for delivery via Crawford offices and mail rates for Evening and Sunday subscriptions. Includes Sunday rates, weekday rates, and routing zones with historical post office disclaimers and risk statement for mailed unsolicited items.
The message urges readers to avoid criticizing without knowledge and to refrain from spreading rumors or gossip about government. It emphasizes keeping faith in America and not running down public institutions.
The piece outlines Attlee's European view amid Korean War tensions. It argues Europe seeks to avoid a third world war on European soil, opposes using the atomic bomb now, and warns of potential Soviet reach to the English Channel. It notes U S commitment in the Far East and questions about China intervention and Truman's decision.
Leon H Keyserling, chairman of the Presidents Council of Economic Advisers, foresees a five year boom with output rising to half a trillion dollars by 1955. He notes WWII era gains and suggests a large armament program could lift production while potentially sacrificing living standards if gains skew toward military needs.
Armament production profits individual industries and workers but drains the national economy by diverting materials and manpower. If war were ended and energy redirected to constructive enterprise, a half trillion dollars in goods of peace could bring unprecedented prosperity to Americans and some share for neighbors.
The Interstate Commerce Commission weighs tougher rules for interstate truck and bus drivers aimed at improving safety. A proposed standard would bar hiring drivers with records showing repeated traffic violations undermining public safety. Owners often cover fines, risking casual disregard of regulations unless permanent disqualification is possible for multiple speeding or overloading arrests.
The American Municipal Association reports that 137 cities in 33 states lack formal national or state defense plans and funding. A handful like New York Milwaukee San Francisco and Los Angeles have begun civilian defense spending. The piece argues Americans won’t panic and deserve timely, decisive guidance from government.
Recent births listed for Terre Haute include a boy to the Pembertons a girl to the Farmers and a boy to the Willards. Mary Baker Eddy died in Boston. Dolly Gray elected 1911 Rose Polytechnic captain by 15 to 6. Taft spoke at Congress. First Baptist welcomed Rev. Claude R. Parker as pastor. Mrs. Fehl and son returned from California. J M Turner heads to St Petersburg Florida. Eddie Wheeler offered 1911 Terre Haute Tots boss post. Three Shelburn businesses burned with estimated $25000 loss. J R Benton elected past president of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen.
Elmer Harp of Dartmouth College reports six Dorset occupation sites on Newfoundland's west coast near Port au Choix 2. The finds include chipped stone tools primitive dwelling hearths with food bones and seal skulls suggesting skin tents and a way of life of the earliest northeastern Arctic Eskimos tied to migrations from Asia about 2000 years ago.
A quiz item asks the location of the Great White Way, the state of the Green Mountains, authorship of Nearer My God to Thee, the four chief Maryland cities with at least two named, and Kansas' common nickname.
The message notes happy birthday wishes today for Munro Leaf creator of Ferdi nand and for Deanna Durbin actress and singer of classic films. The item emphasizes two prominent figures in children literature and cinema.
Walter Winchell surveys Broadway and screen offerings midseason noting Bell Book and Candle as top money maker and The Golden State's reception for Josephine Hull. He critiques Judith Anderson in The Tower Beyond Tragedy and reports on Out of This World selling out, Plus chatter on Orson Welles Paris venture and various reviews, casting shifts, and industry trends.
A dictionary style entry explains rapacious as voracious craving prey and subsisting on it with roots in Latin rapax acis from rapere to seize or carry off.
Noted Scottish essayist and historian Thomas Carlyle was born in 1795. In 1897 the Treaty of Peace of Constantinople was signed between Greece and Turkey, marking a diplomatic milestone.
A Don Marquis observation on parenting contrasts punishment by fathers with inherited behavior, suggesting many discipline patterns stem from the parent’s own upbringing. The quote reflects cyclical norms and critiques how lessons are passed down.
A forecast notes that success in the next 12 months hinges on careful business conduct. It also predicts a today’s child may grow in originality artistry musical talent and cleverness.
The fragment notes Sarah Flower Adams, noted English poetess, in connection with American locations including Baltimore Maryland, Cumberland and Hagerstown, and Annapolis. It also references the nickname The Sunflower state.
Nine teen floating factories and 258 catcher boats will join this winter's Antarctic whale hunt in Trondheim Norway. Crews across all expeditions total over 11000, with 7433 Norwegians. Three British factories and one South African factory ship participate, along with Soviet and Dutch expeditions and Japan sending two.
A tavern manager on the Idaho Washington border said he lost 160 silver dollars. Days later he received an envelope containing nine twenty dollar bills and a twenty dollar bonus.
Britain plans to modernize its mines reports say. The piece notes questions about the difference between up to date coal and the old fashioned variety. A desk neighbor comments that soaring meat prices push concern beyond bringing home bacon to keeping it affordable.
The column notes personality traits and daily guidance for each zodiac sign. Sagittarius through Scorpio receive short advisories on mood, travel, finances, and relationships with a closing line about patience and diligence. Distributed by United Feature Syndicate Inc.
The Lucca city market is built on remnants of a large Roman amphitheater. New York City public schools employ over 33 000 staff members. Armenia became the first nation to adopt Christianity as state religion in 303 A D. Australia’s kiwi bird signals predators by whistling.
The neck of the womb can be bruised or torn at birth leading to chronic cervicitis often caused by streptococcus bacteria. Symptoms include discharge and pelvic weight, with backache and urinary frequency. Treatment ranges from addressing tumors and dental or sinus infections to sulfonamide applications, penicillin injections, heat therapy, or surgical removal of the affected area if needed.
A reader questions whether prolonged constipation can cause a bowel obstruction. The answer notes no common risk, only a rare impaction of the lower bowel that may require manual or surgical intervention.
Washington reports civil defense has surged to prominence amid worsening world tensions. Congress to back a formal FCDA framework led by Millard Caldwell with broad powers. States to take larger roles. millions of volunteers needed and extensive training and equipment planned.
Lawrence Tibbett, American baritone, rose from Bakersfield roots to the Metropolitan Opera after overcoming early setbacks. His stage, concert, radio, and film work cemented stardom, with notable triumphs in The Emperor Jones and the first TV opera Carmen. He served in World War I and married twice, leaving twin sons from his first marriage and another son from his second.
The Library of Great Painters from Harry N Abrams presents a 20 page illustrated essay on Vincent van Gogh by Meyer Schapiro. The volume argues Van Gogh’s portraiture was democratic and that his late works reflect mood rather than mental illness.
In Chicago health notes experts say tooth decay affects all ages but peaks in two groups: children aged five to eight and teens aged twelve to eighteen. Emphasis on prevention and dental care awareness is urged.
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