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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1971
Page
4
In Terre Haute the Tribune notes a Voltaire quotation about free speech provoking discussion on civil liberties. The column frames the debate around First Amendment principles and public discourse ethics amid local civic conversation.
The Nixon administration announces a February 21 1972 departure for China to pursue normal relations with the government ruling nearly a quarter of humanity. Observers urge caution as discussions seek clarity on mutual issues and potential future rapprochement with the United States and allies.
The House passed a broad election reform bill 372 to 23 and sent it to a Senate conference. Supporters praise the measure as stronger than expected while cautioning that money still influences elections, with no overall campaign-spending ceiling and varying supervision plans.
An envoy signed over Greater Swan Lesser Swan and Bobby Day to Honduras ending decades of United States control since 1856. The islands, once used for a weather station and beacon sites, are celebrated as a national sovereignty milestone in Honduras.
Soviet Marshal Georgi Zhukov has cycled in and out of prominence since World War II. On his 75th birthday he received a fourth Hero of the Soviet Union Award before being sidelined again. He helped Khrushchev survive a coup by coordinating a Supreme Soviet backed session and packing the vote, reshuffling Malenkov and others to lesser roles. The gossip of Kremlin intrigues continues as Zhukov remains a powerful, enduring figure in Soviet politics.
John Platero Associated Press retraces Hernan Cortes voyage from Veracruz to Mexico City but finds modern prep far tougher than old world. He lists gear from lighter to rope and a 25 pound gas stove, while son John boasts a lighter load. Continued on Page 6 Col 3.
A reader seeks guidance on euthanasia as doctors face the end of life in hopeless illness. The physician weighs moral and philosophical burdens of withdrawing care versus preserving life and the right to die with dignity.
The page offers a December date horoscope with a born today profile and daily readings for each zodiac sign. It stresses movement, courage, and quick problem solving and then lists individual daily guidance for Sagittarius to Scorpio with actions and attitudes for today.
The piece argues that South Vietnam under Thieu pursued land reform to appease peasants, arming 2 million villagers and boosting rural support after Tet. It notes the shift weakened Hanoi, allowed reform, and could curb Viet Cong influence, while urban terrorism may emerge as a future challenge. It closes with Minnesota legal change decriminalizing drunkenness while DUI remains punishable.
Publication notices and rate card for the Terre Haute Tribune and Terre Haute Gazette. Includes mailing options Indiana and Illinois, prices for evenings and Sundays, and statements on post and republication rights.
Tribune staffers Sharon Swanson and Joe Millner assist 4-H Junior Leaders with a holiday party. A YWCA bazaar drew crowds with egg rolls by Ann Lee and floor length skirts selling fast. Geraldine Bradford, Y board president, noted decorations for a bazaar table. Rose-Hulman sophomore Jim Tribble earned his third straight perfect grade report. Charles Wagner and family welcomed a 6 pound 11 ounce daughter on December 5. Wagner manages the Kmart toy dept. Mary Sherman Hospital released John Lubbehusen after a November 27 two car crash injury with return to Sullivan supermarket management planned. CSC welcomed new staff Judy Jacobs, Carolyn Dohner, Deanna Corey, Burns Davidson, and Hal Drake. Mike Anderson returned from military duty as service awards were given to Hayden, Phillips, McMullen, Hurd, Martinson, Price, and Lafrance. Nancy Loudermilk celebrates a birthday Friday.
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