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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1952
Page
4
The Terre Haute Gazette established 1869 and the Terre Haute Tribune established 1894 are noted as sister papers in Terre Haute. The Tribune and Gazette publish daily except Sunday, continuing a long local newspaper tradition.
The Tribune provides telephone contacts for delivery by 6:00 p.m. and messenger service via Crawford numbers. It lists mail subscription rates by zone and route, notes post office publication under the 1879 act, and states The Tribune is not responsible for unsolicited submissions.
The statement counsels factual talk to avoid gossip and unfounded criticism. It emphasizes trust in America, support for government, and avoidance of rumor mongering in public debate.
Walter Reuther was elected president of the Congress of Industrial Organizations, succeeding Philip Murray. At 45, with over 30 years in unionism, he faces unifying diverse groups and rebuilding political machinery as Republicans prepare to take office. The era of supportive government for labor may be challenged, demanding strong leadership to keep production high and advance labor gains.
The Senate Subcommittee on Labor and Labor-Management Relations reports Negroes are more prosperous than in 1940 and have better social status. Negro wages in 1950 averaged 1300 dollars or 52 percent of white pay, up from 400 dollars in 1940 at 40 percent. The data show higher unemployment among Negroes and fuel arguments for anti discrimination measures, though federal action seems unlikely soon.
Across Europe families craft santons from St Barbara's Day Dec 5 to Christmas. Santons, kneaded and baked, depict the Holy Family, shepherds and villagers. Santoniers often hold other trades, like Julien of Aix a former drum maker.
The text describes a pageant scene with moss windmills cardboard windows and common scene elements like a well bridge and sanctuary. Kings join the creche after Epiphany and the costumes trace back to early nineteenth century or earlier with some from the later nineteenth century. The earliest known creche dates to 1223 in Assisi.
British explorer Richard St. Barbe Baker plans tree planting in the Sahara foothills to slow desert encroachment, collecting 20 000 peach stones in Trafalgar Square as a publicity drive. Natives would tend saplings but nomads rely on wood for fuel, posing a challenge to the effort.
The piece argues Democratic fortunes are not dead after a defeat to Eisenhower. It notes Stevenson electoral votes and national vote totals, GOP gains in the House, and Democrats winning governors in several Eisenhower states. It suggests Democrats remain a formidable force if problems arise for the president.
The article discusses E W Bovill’s Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World and argues Alcazar 1578 deserves inclusion. It links Sebastian of Portugal’s Morocco defeat to Spanish conquest of Portugal and its downstream effects including the Armada defeat and Portugal’s long decline, suggesting other overlooked battles may have altered history.
A Manila island begins levying 20 centavos on each resident to raise funds for insect control. The plan targets pests and reflects local tax measures.
A parent notes that a lively child makes maintaining the house more challenging than it is loud. The piece frames toddler energy as a daily balance between care and clutter.
Australian naval vessels replace hammocks with bunks to improve sailor comfort and rest. The change affects crew aboard ships and reflects modernization of onboard living quarters.
Marriage licenses reveal Finnie Harrison wed Minnie Pace Gordon Gorsoline to Katherine Campagnolis and Melvin Grandstaff to Ola Switzer. Soprano Lucia Lacosta gave a Friday YWCA recital to warm applause.
Adams' Ale is a colloquial term for beer. In watches, precious stones reduce friction in pivots. A revolving door turns in its own axis, typically clockwise from one side. Toads do not have tails as adults. Jovial means cheerful and friendly in mood.
Famous Finnish composer Johan Julius Christian Sibelius turns 87 today. Others on the commemoration list include Lt. Gen. Nathan Twining US Air Force officer author Hervey Allen novelist Kenneth Roberts tennis star Wilmer Allison and baseball players Henry Thompson and Sam Zoldak.
A concise aphorism attributed to Emanuel Swedenborg stressing the value of helping others selflessly without expecting payment or recognition.
1620 Pilgrims led by Capt Miles Standish meet Native Americans during coast exploration between Cape Cod and Plymouth. 1848 Joel Chandler Harris, creator of Uncle Remus, is born. 1941 United States declares war on Japan marking a shift in global conflict.
ARBITRARY defined as a discretionary or capricious decision. The term stems from Latin arbitrius and Arbiter describing a ruler or critic who acts by will rather than rule.
The note counsels careful judgment and steady effort as favorable outcomes loom. It emphasizes optimism, persistence, and patience for a child described as reasonably fortunate, urging prudent restraint and hopeful resolve.
A compact quick answer style item discusses water hardness and material wear in pivots and bearings. It lists five terse points about water, extreme hardness resistance, counter clockwise orientation, a negative response, and the word Jolly.
All green plants use sunlight to convert soil water and air into food through photosynthesis.
Walter Winchell surveys Broadway noting Bette Davis with a $600,000 advance for Two’s Company and a lean backer count. Hollywood stars and TV stars ride a wave of renewed activity as films to musicals mix. Writers, critics, and audiences chase hits while industry buzz centers on new shows and notable talents.
Denver reports the U S Forest Service joins others in opposing porcupines as they damage Rocky Mountain timber. Assistant regional forester Arthur L Nelson says porcupine damage is serious. a single animal can kill or damage up to 100 trees in one winter by girdling bark to halt sap flow.
Daily forecast notes a Dec 8 birthday focus on helping others and taking decisive action. Readers are urged to use wit in public speaking, consider politics, and leverage strong memory for public life while balancing emotions and home happiness.
Daily guidance for each sun sign covering mood, work, and relationships. Noting careful work by Scorpio and Taurus optimism, with Aquarius thriving in publicity matters and Libra guidance for novices. Distributed by United Features Syndicate.
Hollywood notes recount Alan Young's misadventures on the set of Androcles and the Lion. He fell through a steam vent, slipped from a plaster bridge, and climbed into a lion cage, only to be calmly reading his script as a trainer hurried in.
Manila reports the 14th Battalion Combat Team is in rigorous training and will take over from the veteran 19th Combat Team on the Korean front early next year. The replacement reflects ongoing allied efforts in Korea and strengthens frontline units.
Warts arise from a virus and appear on hands feet and face. Treatments vary from caustics to freezing and surgical removal. Some doctors link warts to psychological issues. Proper removal reduces recurrence and scars are minimal. Sole foot warts need more radical, multi session care.
A doctor's answer advises delaying any hair removal like electrolysis until puberty. It notes hair may disappear at sexual maturity and mentions possible causes including adrenal gland disorders.
United Press drama critic praises Tom Ewell in The Seven Year Itch by George Axelrod calling it promising yet uneven. Ewell’s dry wit and charm anchor a stylish romantic comedy with standout lighting by Frederick Fox and direction by John Gerstad.
Four plumbers sail from Africa to the United States on a 50 foot yacht. A commentator suggests they should know how to handle a leak. A singer may run for New York mayor amid talk of political speeches set to music. Downpours cancel events at a eastern race track as horses prove mudders not flooders. A radio pundit urges Americans to return to the rocking chair for nerves relief.
About 400000 visitors are expected for the coronation year Shakespeare festival at Stratford on Avon. The company is led by Peggy Ashcroft Michael Redgrave Marius Goring Yvonne Mitchell and Harry Andrews. The 33 week season begins March 17 with The Merchant of Venice Richard III Antony and Cleopatra The Taming of the Shrew and King Lear.
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