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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1955
Page
4
The Terre Haute Gazette established in 1869 and the Terre Haute Tribune founded in 1894 are noted as historic newspapers in Terre Haute, detailing their long running publication lineage.
Notice from The Tribune outlining contact numbers for receiving copies by 6 00 pm and calls to various departments with hours. Includes mail subscription rates for First Zone and outside First Zone and a statement about second class matter and risk of unsolicited submissions.
A civic message urges readers to avoid criticizing without knowledge, refuse to spread rumors, and maintain faith in America and its institutions. It cautions against ide gossip and running down government, promoting orderly discourse.
A giant spruce from the Black Hills will be lit by President Eisenhower via button in Gettysburg on December 18. The National Christmas Tree event marks the Pageant of Peace with embassies, dignitaries, and a nativity scene.
Chinese deputy premier Chen Yi warns that if U S talks fail Beijing could invade Formosa. A Communist East German report notes rail and air field builds as war prep, though these moves might be warnings or WPA like projects. The piece suggests not to dismiss the risk as merely unlikely.
Prof. William B Hesseltine argues in Civil War Prisons that neither Union nor Confederacy treated prisoners well. The book recalls Andersonville Libby Prison and compares wartime captivity with later camps like Dachau and Buchenwald, noting thousands died at Andersonville.
The article condemns prison conditions at Libby and Johnson's Island. It cites severe food shortages and unsanitary living as inexcusable cruelty. It quotes a commandant refusing clothing, arguing the War Department aimed to minimalize prisoner support.
The piece argues Russia clings to Outer Mongolia, noting Genghis Khan's historic empire and the region's sparsity. It views Outer Mongolia's UN bid as a plan to expand Russian satellites, highlighting long imperial rule and the era's gunpowder shift as factors shaping power dynamics.
The completed merger of the AFL and CIO draws cautious, divided opinions. Some hail the union as a new political force, while others doubt it will shift much in practice. Leaders Meany and Reuther praise unity. Lewis predicts fragmentation.
The Foundation Historical Association opened William H. Seward's Auburn home this fall. The exhibit highlights his roles as New York governor, U S senator, and secretary of state under Lincoln and Johnson. It notes his Alaska purchase from Russia for 7.2 million and his controversial statements affecting presidential prospects.
R. J. Scott reports on a device involved in a crushed agitation process in water. The article notes the mechanism's function and potential applications, detailing the observed behavior and experimental setup.
Born on December 6 you possess charm and social magnetism and can attract friends easily. Fate can be adverse this year but you have tenacity to overcome hardship and latent talents to develop toward success in arts or literature. You may overthink decisions and should trust impulses, seeking a stable home life and early marriage with a partner who shares your drive. Notable birthdays include Charles M. Hall Joyce Kilmer Jane Swisshelm and E. H. Southern.
Mrs. John Willmington will visit Indianapolis Friday as weekend guest of Miss Mary Torter. Mrs. L. P. Luckett hosts Bay View Reading Club at 218 South Seventh street Friday afternoon. Mrs. Verna Goad hosts her mother Mrs. Mary Nida of Indianapolis at 2218 East Wabash. Mrs. J. T. Minnick and Grace plan an indefinite Thursday to Oklahoma. City public works invites bids for four cattle basins at Third Idaho Twelve Points Sixth. City Council President Harry Skean calls Friday night meeting to finish business. Estate of Martin W. Lewis valued at 4740 with heir Mrs. Scatter. Attorney Daniel V. Miller to speak on Alaska travels to St Stephen's Men’s Club Tuesday. Gladys Cowan at 1656 Liberty Avenue shows good recovery after appendectomy at St Anthony’s.
Hollywood actor Forsythe talks of switching from film to television sports announcing. He recalls ран radio baseball work, Polo Grounds gigs, and stage drama with Hitchcock's The Trouble With Harry as his current project and dream of a booth life.
Dr. John Pickett of UC bacteriology introduces instant media in tablet form for bacteria. The time saving tablets reduce measuring each ingredient, likening the method to pudding and cake mixes for housewives.
Sutherland Neb nearly 100 rattlesnakes were killed in three days at Glenn Elfeldt farm. The Elfeldts killed 37 rattlers on the first day from an abandoned prairie dog town 80 rods from the farmhouse. Kills on two subsequent days totaled 96 with more snakes remaining.
Walter Winchell on Broadway reports that the Intelligentsia claims Jackie Gleason delayed his agreement with Orson Welles for Volpone until he was certain Perry Como would be available. The chatter highlights Broadway influence and star power shaping casting decisions.
Dr Charles G Carpenter discusses garter snake mating behavior noting how males track female scent, spring emergence increases encounters, typical litter around 18 with rapid juvenile growth. He marks over 1500 snakes to study space use and reports 10 per acre in a 48 acre locale, total snake density rising to 20 per acre with other species present.
Weekly zodiac guidance advises practical focus and social plans. Key notes include Capricorn business expansion, Aquarius stay on task, Pisces and Cancer favorable social or work progress, and Scorpio urging careful investigation before action. Copyright 1955 United Feature Syndicate.
The oldest state house still in daily use is in New Hampshire. Alaska's population including armed forces is around 700,000. Generalissimo Francisco Franco held the title of Generalissimo. The largest island in Lake Superior is Isle Royale. Gustav Doré, the French painter, lived in the 19th century.
A quotation from Lord Chesterfield contends that true merit cannot be hidden for long and will be discovered. It asserts that only the person exhibiting merit may fail to receive proper reward, yet recognition of merit remains certain.
The note urges careful training of children to curb carelessness in early life and suggests prudence in minor business details while emphasizing that a hopeful romantic future is possible with proper discipline.
Local paper notes birthday wishes for baseball figure Tom Brown and Gus Niar, former heavyweight champ Jimmy Braddock, and Otto Graham legendary Cleveland Browns quarterback.
Notable events include the birth of Joseph Conrad in 1857 and in 1941 President Roosevelt appealing to Emperor Hirohito for peace. Also in 1941 England declared war on Finland Romania and Hungary during World War II.
A concise dictionary note explains bipartite as two part, split between two sides including a legal sense of a bipartite contract and a botanical use meaning divided leaves. It cites Latin origin from bipartite.
The notes list Annapolis Maryland as founded in 1772 and cite a 1953 census figure of 205000. Isle Royale Michigan is identified as a national park. The time span includes nineteenth century figures from 1833 to 1883 and notes a chief of state.
Cancer can be cured if treated early and about a third of patients are currently cured. Recognize danger signals, inspect for breast changes, and consult a doctor. Women face higher risk in reproductive organs and breasts, while men show more cancer in the digestive tract, skin, lungs, and mouth. Regular habits and avoiding tobacco help, and seek screening resources from the American Cancer Society.
Question and answer on liquor use for a person with hardening of the arteries. A physician must decide after examination whether alcoholic beverages could be harmful.
The National Press Club plans an election amid a candidate night with each candidate limited to a one minute speech. Government may sell a lake Champlain coast guard site ten acres ten buildings a light tower if no buyer. Hotel workers note sober delegates at White House Conference on Education and Bellhops report sparse tips. Reporters watch Ezra Benson car cues airport timing with car parking shifts signaling trips.
Tallulah Bankhead signs for a May opening in a new edition of The Ziegfeld Follies. Orson Welles plans a mid January start at City Center headlining a six week winter season with two classics Volpone and King Lear in repertory. The Producers Theatre will host Stratford Canada’s Festival Company presenting Tamburlaine The Great with 92 cast including Anthony Quayle.
William Ritt chronicles the six millionth car rolling off the American assembly line and jokes about traffic. He notes Minnesota’s Six Fat Dutchmen orchestra of 19 skinny musicians and puns on Stop the Music. England plans a National Cat Week with the British Lion as guest.
A cable despatch notes the last listed surname in the London phone directory is Izzy but the reporter laments not seeing the end and admits yawning before reaching that far.
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