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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1962
Page
4
A concise editorial reflects on Voltaire’s maxim about defending speech even when disagreeing. It argues for robust protection of diverse views as a cornerstone of liberty and democratic discourse.
Washington Star hints at FBI probe to identify who talked to the Saturday Evening Post about the October NSC meeting on Cuba. The Post and CIA memo details sparked reactions as Adlai Stevenson denied proposals about swapping missile bases and pressed for Kennedy support at the UN.
Two days after his UN election, U Thant spoke at Johns Hopkins on East West relations. He urged calm, noting Russia’s post Stalin changes and Khrushchev’s avoidable war stance, and that honorable compromise, not nuclear escalation, can solve conflicts. An English doctor links better nutrition to more girls born.
HAL BOYLE notes the fat man shines during Thanksgiving to New Year, hailed for generosity and feast joy. After Christmas comes blame and loneliness as debts mount, the scapegoat for indulgence. The piece ends with a caution to enjoy the season before the reversal hits.
Washington columnist notes Jack Elam, famed for villain roles, shifts to a marshal in the new western series The Dakotas. After years of playing crooks, he promotes the change while touring to prepare audiences for seeing him on the side of law and order.
City is Canton Ohio. The pilot is Charles A. Lindbergh. A spoonerism is a play on sounds swapping initial consonants. The fenow of a wheel refers to the rim or tire. The Russian card game predecessor to bridge is Whist variants such as preference or KerrN.
A compact digest recalls historical references from 1889 mourning Jefferson Davis to modern tributes like Otto Graham’s birthday. It weaves etymology, wordplay, and a Canton Ohio tease with quick quiz prompts touching mispronunciations and circular rims.
During a stopover Elam discusses western fans being annoyed by the unexpected and notes his insecurity about remaining a good guy. A U S marshal is urged to avoid bank robbery but consider embezzling federal funds to stay active in the field. The scene continues on Page 7.
The notice lists pricing for Terre Haute Tribune circulation, contact numbers for office staff, and mailing options for Indiana and Illinois residents. It notes post office procedures, second class designation, and acceptance of unsolicited submissions with liability disclaimer.
In Terre Haute today readers note visits and gatherings from 30 years ago. Mrs B J Peyton hosted relatives on Liberty Avenue while Mrs Bernard Moore and her daughter Frances were guests of Mr and Mrs George Taylor on South Thirteenth Street. Eleanor Hanna of Montclair NJ returned home after visiting the Gilchrists on South Denver Street. Jessie Swartz held a bridge party at her South Thirteenth Street home. Mrs Louis Redman of Springfield Illinois with her children Margaret and Louis Jr visited locals. Alic Marie Burns celebrated her birth anniversary with a Lafayette Avenue party. Mrs Wayne Reed from Mancie and her daughters Helen and Frances visited Mr and Mrs Robert Curtis on South Eleventh Street.
The horoscope notes a highly original mind kept grounded by practicality. It suggests avoiding unworkable ideas and predicts potential financial gain from immediately workable projects.
A 1962 United Features Syndicate horoscope column offers daily guidance for each sun sign. It encourages practical planning for Sagittarius, self analysis for Capricorn, careful planning for Aquarius, cautious friendships for Pisces, on the job effort for Aries, using a smooth week for Taurus, self control for Gemini, relaxing restraint for Cancer, optimistic effort for Leo, careful path choice for Virgo, accepting benefits for Libra, and prudent decisions for Scorpio.
A. D. Luers and Arthur Haseman receive long service honors at the Indiana Cooperative Extension conference at Purdue. Christmas baskets are led by The Salvation Army and The Lions Club with bell ringing on Dec 17 18 19. Wedding notices include Gloria Newell and Larry Greiner. Local notes cover a deer hunting trip at Jefferson Proving Grounds and Vigo court robe talk amid bar association chatter.
In New York on December 4 1915 William Jennings Bryan Henry Ford and Edison gathered with Rosika Schwimmer as the Peace Ship Oscar II prepared to sail to Scandinavia. Delegates debated armed neutrality while Ford spent lavishly on radio and shipboard life as the crew faced internal clashes and skeptical reaction.
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