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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1967
Page
4
The Terre Haute Tribune presents a reflection on free speech citing Voltaire that society may disapprove of opinions yet must defend the right to express them. The piece frames civil liberties as essential to public discourse and democratic values.
The Vigo County United Fund surpassed its 509826 goal for this year, eight percent above 1966’s target. Fred Harney of the Pillsbury plant chaired the drive with many volunteers contributing extensive hours. The funds support 28 member agencies and community improvements, easing needs and boosting civic pride.
The article examines a push by the administration to project optimism about Vietnam gains while doubts persist at home and abroad. It notes rising unease despite troop morale and official explanations, highlighted by Dak To reports and skeptical field remarks about Hill 875.
The piece warns that parathion deaths in Chiquinquira and a prior tragedy in Tijuana highlight the need for stricter packaging, tracking, and handling of farm chemicals. It calls for cooperation among manufacturers, government, and users to implement safer safeguards before a U.S. disaster occurs.
Veteran football players from Army and Navy who starred at West Point move toward officer ranks in Vietnam. Ike Eisenhower once cheered as cadet. Robin Olds, Monk Meyer, Doc Blanchard, and Creighton Abrams later serve as generals.
The piece presents Paul Sann of the New York Post as a keen collector of national quirks and foibles. It highlights his 30 years of research culminating in Facts Follies and Delusions of the American People a pictorial story of mad crowds trends and memes.
A long horoscope column offers birthday guidance from December 7 to various signs, urging action on inspiration, reason, and confidence. It notes the cultural context of Valentino's 1926 death and a large crowd at his funeral, leading into a continuation on page 5.
Dietrich and Jannings starred in The Blue Angel. Am and FM stand for Amplitude Modulation and Frequency Modulation. Lost in the Stars was composed by Kurt Weill. Andres Segovia is a renowned Spanish guitarist. The Guarneri family was famous for violin making. On this day in 1933 Americans rushed liquor outlets to celebrate Prohibition repeal.
The Terre Haute Tribune outlines subscription rates for Indiana and Illinois including Evening and Sunday options with varied terms. It notes postal details, dating from 1903, with policy on unsolicited articles and AP rights and responsibilities for custody or return of submissions.
TRIBUNE reports a random yard find of motel mushrooms and lists local birthdays and retirements. Bill Felling and neighbor spot fungi. Roy White retires after 25 park board years. Peg Dreiman and Sherman Hunt are noted among locals. Mary Anne Pierce recalls misfortune at an East Side discount store.
A long collage quotes Walter Winchell on Vietnam torture and protest, MLK strategy whispers, a Hollywood page about stars divorcing, and a North American column on currency, prejudice, and show business. The items show public conflict, culture wars, and media commentary.
An excerpt from the New York Daily News notes Fred Brooks, described as a black power militant, asserting that revolution is the sole path for African Americans to secure their rights, labeling critics as rioters.
Washington dispatch mentions Pansy beds installed on the California State Capitol lawn in Sacramento. The report also cites a New York Times item by WILL LISSNER about homosexuals seeking rights and a technician fighting to keep a secret security clearance. Philadelphia lawyer Barbara Gittings calls for reform.
MAX LERNER reports from the New York Post that Professor Josiah Thompson argues four bullets were fired by three gunmen from different points with one shooter in the Texas Book Depository firing the first and third shots. Thompson and others contend Oswald may not have fired any shot, though proof remains elusive.
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