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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1969
Page
4
Editorial from the Terre Haute Tribune defends free speech while urging continued effort in the fight against crime. It cites Voltaire’s quote about defending others’ rights even when disagreeing with their views.
The Senate voted 23 percent for the oil and gas depletion allowance, a modest reform that critics call tokenism. While applauded as tax reform, the cut leaves huge profits shielded and with no reductions for about 100 other minerals or for gold, silver and copper, benefiting special interests.
Independent DOT tests report 22 failures in 90 trials, a 24 percent rate. Major U S tire firms are involved, though tests do not prove noncompliance with safety standards. Industry and public debate follow as endurance, high speed, rim adhesion, strength, and labeling are scrutinized.
A Psychology Today study of 770 high school students in Grand Rapids and Detroit shows most teens neither understood nor cared about song lyrics. Seventy percent preferred a record for its beat over its message, suggesting hidden meanings in lyrics aren’t reaching listeners.
The piece critiques the Nixon era phrase the great silent majority, noting the phrase’s popularity and cautions that a silent majority is a constant social phenomenon. It questions whether the silent majority can reveal its views and warns against assuming it knows public opinion.
In a debate led by William A. Shurcliff the Citizens League Against the Sonic Boom opposes Boeing’s supersonic transport while backing a quieter 747. Highlights include support from Sen. William Proxmire and Dr. William H. Stewart and notes on potential billions and thousands of jobs at stake.
The column riffs on a 1970 Hydromobile Six concept using water bumper safety tech from DICK WEST Energy Absorption, arguing a water bag bumper could absorb impacts, cut speeds, and even replace radiators. It humorously imagines snorkels for occupants and notes high speed crashes remain unprotected.
A dated astrology page lists daily guidance by sun sign with cautions on finances, relationships, and self discipline. It concludes noting Labor Day’s 1894 congressional holiday proclamation.
The piece analyzes potential outcomes for John Eisenhower and Adlai Stevenson III in Pennsylvania politics. It notes Stevenson’s strong Democratic nomination chances with Daley backing, while Eisenhower faces GOP resistance as a political novice. It discusses Shafer’s legacy, Broderick’s stance, and the party’s need to win the key industrial state. It also mentions Nixon's possible impact and current Democratic contenders Milton Sharp and Robert Casey.
A mixed set of trivia prompts and historical notes covering definitions of isthmus and D A R, elevator term in Britain, Poe, Artemis, and Roman goddess, plus dates for football firsts, gas refrigerator patent, and cryptic proverbs. Includes the D A R acronym and a St Jerome quote.
The Terre Haute Tribune announces subscription rates for Indiana and Illinois with various options for evenings and Sundays. Contact numbers and deadlines are provided for delivery issues, with policy on unsent manuscripts and liability. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and notes republication rights and archival terms.
Terry, a 280 pound car knocker for an eastern railroad, grows weaker after a back injury and arthritis. He still works with co workers covering for him as doctors debate fatigue versus narcolepsy and a pension or layoff loom as he is ordered to Grand Central Terminal for his examination.
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