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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1973
Page
4
The Terre Haute Tribune presents an editorial note attributing the Voltaire paraphrase to defend free speech. The piece emphasizes protecting the right to express differing views despite disagreement and offers a watchdog stance toward censorship.
The Pioneer 10 mission shows a 570 pound craft surviving near Jupiter to return close up images and data. Radiation levels prove enormous, magnetosphere appears disc shaped, aiding future outer planet flights. The probe’s slingshot path advances humanity toward Saturn Uranus Neptune Pluto and beyond.
The Saigon Washington briefings hint that a renewed U S bombing of Indochina cannot be ruled out. Public opinion opposes expansion, and the war powers act limits presidential troop commitments. Hanoi accuses spy activities, while Pentagon and embassy officials dodge confirmation.
The campaign against harmful toys improves as public awareness grows and the program shifts from FDA to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Manufacturers and retailers must share responsibility, while buyers should check for sharp edges, small parts, flammable materials, and other hazards for a safer holiday season.
A profile notes Paula Ben-Gurion's bold personality as she aided her husband in public life. It recounts anecdotes of her sharp wit, courage, and devotion during Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion's hospital stays and illness, including daily visits and acts of support.
A medical congress warns cigar and pipe smoke can reach the lungs, even for former cigarette smokers. Thymosin from the thymus gland is seen as a key in immune defense and aging delay, with trials planned. A Manchester study links a husband’s occupation to his wife’s cervical cancer risk, needing explanation.
Washington column questions government habit of raising taxes in emergencies. It cites fuel and pollution taxes as failed remedies and warns of a shortage tax as a new precedent. It mocks potential taxes on beef, porcelain fixtures, and other scarce goods, previewing a federal nothing tax.
The Terre Haute Tribune Star lists subscription rates for Indiana and Illinois and carries a column about President Nixon. It questions Nixon’s honesty and leadership, highlighting Julie Nixon’s defense amid the Watergate era tapes and scandal. Continued on Page 5.
Read your zodiac paragraph for December 8. The column offers personality traits and daily tips for each sign with emphasis on balance between discipline and affection and avoiding overexposure of private life. Continued guidance appears on page 5.
Barry Goldwater, the 1964 GOP nominee, stands as the most sane national leader in Nixon’s era. He publicly credits the President while urging accountability and leadership, notably calling for testimony and fewer speeches. Goldwater’s stance contrasts with others like Connally, Rockefeller, and Reagan who have largely avoided firm criticism or support.
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