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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1973
Page
4
The Terre Haute Tribune quotes Voltaire on defending free speech and underscores the paper’s commitment to defending expression even when opinions differ. It frames civil discourse as essential to democratic life and signals editorial values.
William E. Simon, head of the new federal energy agency, urges immediate action on gas rationing and argues for an equitable program. He favors a 10 gallon weekly baseline with a potential 50 cent per gallon tax on purchases beyond the limit, calling for a decision before year’s end.
The British program Operation Eyesore, started in 1972, offered grants up to 85 percent for reclamation projects in high unemployment areas. Projects ranged from large valley-wide restorations to small town refurbishments transforming eyesores into parks and recreation spaces. About 40 million pounds were spent, creating jobs and restoring derelict areas for public use.
Richmond Virginia postal clerk Thomas Cannon is noted for a costly habit of charity. He distributed 1000 to an Egyptian father, 1000 to a Nigerian kidney patient, and 8000 since January, amounting to most of his income. Cannon sees himself as a mystical scholar obliged to do good in the world.
The American Museum-Hayden Planetarium in New York offers a free booklet on Kohoutek and comets. Letters from youths express both curiosity and worry about sighting the comet, while Pioneer 10 carries a plaque destined as a cosmic message to any finder.
A humorous New York AP piece catalogs wildly undesirable jobs from a Pentagon swivel chair duster to a Tide pool of odd titles. The list lampoons employment misery with absurd roles like a toll collector at the River Styx and a nose wiper for elephants.
A parent letter describes coping with a child diagnosed with epilepsy and notes historic gains in diagnosis and treatment. It highlights improved drug therapy, psychological understanding, and social integration, with EEG development aiding classification.
Readers born under Sagittarius to Libra receive personality insights and daily guidance. The column discusses traits like generosity, adaptability, and emotional control, with specific daily prompts for each zodiac sign and a note that continued on Page 6.
A column by Jim Bishop argues for gender equality while satirizing 1960s and 1970s norms. It references wage parity, shared chores, and shifting fashion and behavior expectations, proposing a humorous yet sharp critique of male and female roles.
Public notice branding The Terre Haute Tribune and Terre Haute Gazette details editions and subscription rates for Indiana and Illinois residents. Rates cover evenings and Sunday deliveries, with separate rural routing and post office rules.
Tribune staff notes celebrate HAR OLD CARSON’s addition to his Indiana State University collection including a Lambda Chi Alpha pin from Rose-Hulman. Karen Joan Rollings joins Phi Kappa Phi at Winthrop College. City Hall sees Park Superintendent Pat Nougherty in sharp attire. Melvin R. Pierce earns private first class in Germany while 2nd Lt. Mark Killion completes engineer officer course at Ft Belvoir. Dorothy Morin and Martha Hockett urge volunteers for a mid January tutoring workshop with Vigo County Schools.
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