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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1969
Page
6
A Terre Haute Tribune editorial defends the principle of free speech quoting Voltaire. It argues that tolerating diverse opinions safeguards democracy even when disfavored, urging readers to uphold civil liberties and open discourse.
Outlook notes Republicans have won only two of six special elections since 1968, mostly in GOP districts. It highlights gains for Goldwater Jr. and Crane, with losses by moderates, suggesting rising ideological polarization as voters swing to firm conviction candidates on both sides.
The piece notes Britain debates Queen Elizabeth II's income of 1.14 million dollars and a pending committee review under Premier Harold Wilson. It argues monarchy provides consultative and symbolic value, citing Victoria's Albert remonstrance to Palmerston and the monarchy as a national emblem akin to a flag.
A National Council of Churches survey shows white Protestant ministers earning under 8 037 yearly, despite rising wages overall. Salaries have grown 17 percent since 1963, but far less than other professions, with 40 percent of clergy wives needing to work. The report urges churches to avoid involuntary privation.
A critical column reflects on Songmy atrocities and the broader pattern of violence. It cites Stalin, Hitler, Cromwell, and quotes from Cromwell as context while questioning war’s roots and the future crime wave. It references Dr. Milton Eisenhower’s findings on unreported crime and fears of a future secured by high rise fortresses and armed suburbs.
Answers recap: 1 Baton Rouge. 2 Edgar Allan Poe. 3 They are grown from bulbs. 4 Artemis. 5 Belgium. Lincoln issued an amnesty proclamation on this day in 1863.
The horoscope notes Born today personality traits such as luck, perseverance, quick decision making, and sociability. It hints at emerging domestic tendencies and potential early marriage, urging readers to select their birthday to read tomorrow’s forecast.
A speaker jokes about global washrooms and gendered signage in a humorous travel routine. He riffs on terms like Men and Women Playboys Dolls Guys and Bunnies His and Hers to mock how bathroom labeling varies worldwide.
The passage blends comic reflections on language and identity with a Horoscopes style daily forecast. It notes cultural lingo and a German beer stube near a Greek restaurant, then adds a closing fact that Wyoming holds five percent of the nation's proven oil reserves.
The Terre Haute Tribune, established 1834, shared bylines with The Terre Haute Gazette, notes newsroom staff and contact hours. It lists subscription rates for Indiana and Illinois readers, with different plans for evenings, Sundays, and rural routes, and includes postal and republication notices.
A jigsaw of holiday tidbits from Tribune staffers profiles Aerkesty Hawk and Bill Ketner at Visking ties to Chicago Nosey’s sherry of kindness from a young man aiding a fallen shopper. Kentucky Colonel honor for Nasser while Nassers and Larrisons Messicks celebrate. John Tipton collects Betty Crocker coupons for the Church Softball League.
Miss Joyce Hardebeck director of Pickers Hall at ISU celebrated a birthday with a surprise party hosted by Miss Jane Anderson the hall’s assistant director. Herman D. Becker is set for another birthday Thursday.
Washington by Marianne Means reports the Democratic National Committee faces an $8 million debt and possible service cuts after a presidential campaign deficit. Critics say DNC Chairman Fred Harris wastes time, limits fundraising, and alienates key figures while youth outreach and state party development lag.
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