Editorial Quote On Free Speech Principle
A quotation from Voltaire emphasizes defending free expression even when one opposes the view. The line is presented as a clarion call for robust civil liberties.
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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1962
Page
4
A quotation from Voltaire emphasizes defending free expression even when one opposes the view. The line is presented as a clarion call for robust civil liberties.
The International Commission of Jurists with 40 000 lawyers in 90 countries calls Cuba under Fidel Castro a totalitarian state where the rule of law has disappeared. The report condemns the regime for violence in suppressing the populace and betraying its promises, urging Latin American leaders to resist Fidelismo.
The article recounts the 1934 Chicago Biograph Theatre ambush of gangster John Dillinger. Anna Sage the Lady in Red allegedly lured Dillinger, her real name Ana Campanas, a Romanian-born madam later deported, and Polly Hamilton a waitress. FBI agents coordinated with local police but waited for Dillinger to exit the theater, where he was shot and killed.
The renowned Christian leader Toyohiko Kagawa, famed for his selfless work in slums, often spoke of a simple prayer to God seeking to be a good boy. The anecdote illustrates his humility and devotion despite looming global conflict.
The White Citizens Council of New Orleans planned to send 20 Negroes north for Christmas dinner in Minneapolis with Sen. Hubert Humphrey as host. George Singleman organized the hoax, claiming tickets and spending money while Humphrey would not be there, exposing malice toward civil rights supporters and undermining human dignity in a troubling Christmas episode.
A legislative committee in Mississippi suggests federal reimbursement for campus riot damages totaling $344000. Items include airport and bulldozer damage as well as grounds and benches damaged by rioters challenging federal marshals. Officials argue the state should bear the cost due to failure to maintain order.
Walter Winchell’s column surveys showbiz chatter from Jerry Lewis’s ABC bid to sponsor pay rates, plus sightings of Townshend, Skowron to Dodgers, Crawford, Mulhare and Dickinson in New York hotspots. Broadway shows, cast changes, and witty learns fill the page with vivid social detail.
The column presents five trivia questions asking dates and facts. It asks when Quebec became the capital of New France and when the tuberculosis germ was discovered, the function of the queen's remembrancer, the identifying feature of remoras, and the color Tyrian.
The note reflects on Goethe to retain possessions and mute changes, while marking a 21 year anniversary of the U S declaration of war on Japan and noting a Dec 9 189? event about the first six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden with historical tie ins.
Definition of depreciation and note on mixed fortunes for the year. For Sunday December 9 the forecast cautions against unnecessary risks and predicts a strong willed child.
The Lighter Side notes a hotel brochure to journalists marked personal and confidential, prompting jokes about privacy. The piece mocks press conferences and reveals minor comforts like heated towel racks to illustrate civilization's supposed progress.
On Sunday December 9 celebrants include novelist Kenneth Roberts and actor Douglas Fairbanks Jr. along with Eddie Dowling and comedienne Hermione Gingold. Also noted are Joe De Maestri Bob Hazle and Bill Klaus from baseball.
A compact set of notes references periods 1663 to 1759 and a plan to collect debts owed to a woman. It mentions a suction disk atop heads enabling attachment to sharks or ships. It colors a theme with purple and dates the era to 1882.
The Terre Haute Tribune and Gazette announce contact lines for copies and delays, listing office numbers, staff contacts, and a price schedule for Evening and Sunday editions. It notes subscription rates for Indiana and Illinois and outside areas, plus post office classification and liability disclaimer for unsolicited submissions.
December records show Elizabeth and Myrtle Ralston of Lawrenceville as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ralston on Locust Street. Frances Horner of Mt. Vernon and Margaret Horner were at home after visiting sister Mrs Ralph Harmon. Mrs. Raymond Harold hosted a contract bridge club gathering at Deming Place. Mrs Charles Fulper was honored with a dinner by Mrs George Newlan on South Fifth Street.
A 1962 United Features Syndicate horoscope notes readers should read their birthday paragraph to learn how dual nature affects daily behavior. Each sign predicts influences on mood, harmony, workload, and personal insight for a Saturday.
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