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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1952
Page
4
The Terre Haute Tribune and Gazette provides subscription rates for Evening and Sunday editions with durations from one year to three months and a separate Evening only plan. Contact numbers are given for office, sports editor, composing room, and editorial department. notices include special messenger service times and postal details.
The Tribune article urges readers to evaluate information before criticizing, avoid gossip and rumors, support governmental institutions, and maintain confidence in America. It emphasizes responsible discourse and civic trust.
The eight day Hanukkah season starts December 13 with services and ceremonies in homes and synagogues. It celebrates Judas Maccabeus cleansing and rededication of the Temple in 165 B C, honoring liberty and devotion to faith. Jewish members join Christians in exchanging greetings and goodwill.
R L Polk and Co estimate that late 1952 passenger car registrations may push the year’s total over 4 million, with October showing 383,385 registrations. Despite July and August strikes, production rebounds across manufacturers as November and December would need about 400,000 monthly registrations to reach 4 million. Trucks reached 864,737 for the year through October, with about 75,000 needed each month to hit a million.
The article notes strong, hopeful sentiment at Commonwealth conferences in London. It cites moves toward freer trade and money, reduced regulation, and a stronger pound, with the crucial condition that enduring success requires active cooperation from the United States.
The article notes Commonwealth nations urge U S support for lower tariffs and relaxed trade barriers, aiming to bolster the pound. It cites mixed American buying yet cites the American Chamber of Commerce in London calling for a dollar pound alliance, stressing U S cooperation as crucial to the conference.
New York City plans a special tribunal named the Court of Homeless Men to handle alcohol related vagrancy cases. Defendants found guilty would receive rehabilitation instead of jail. The move aims to treat alcoholism as a disease and reduce jail costs and crime rates. Other cities will watch its outcomes for possible application elsewhere.
The article reflects on the enduring value of the Golden Rule printed on old rulers and argues that despite modern sophistication and new codes for ethics in diplomacy labor and public service harmony among people rests on treating others as one would like to be treated.
Sinclair Weeks followed his father into public service and built a career in finance and politics. He served as Massachusetts senator and held distinct stances such as backing Wilson’s Federal Reserve Act, later pursuing and nearly securing the presidency. He briefly led naval recruitment before accepting a War Department role and dying in 1926. his son Sinclair Weeks, a Republican, is anticipated as a capable commerce secretary.
Recent births include a girl to Mr and Mrs John Trottier a girl to Mr and Mrs Christopher and a boy to Mr and Mrs Frank W Cherry. Wilbur Wheatfill Jenkins Yale senior to spend Christmas with his parents Dr and Mrs W Q Jenkins. H A Mottier hay dealer bought 148 acres east of Riley to develop an ideal fruit farm.
The questions ask about a Maxim silencer’s target, define octogenarians, name the river draining the largest surface area, confirm George Washington’s signing of the Declaration, and state a lobster’s number of legs.
Noted American thinker Ralph Waldo Emerson emphasizes the value of exerting effort and using personal resolve to achieve tasks demanding strength and perseverance. The lines advocate testing one’s limits through persistence and action.
Submerge means to put under water or to become covered with water. It originates from Latin submergere, combining sub with mergere to plunge.
Entries list events from 1787 Pennsylvania ratifying the Constitution to 1800 Washington D C becoming capital and 1936 George VI accession. It also notes 1941 Japan seizing Guam and attacks on Midway and Wake during World War II era.
On today’s birthday list are Ed ward G. Robinson a renowned actor Frank Sinatra crooner and actor George B. Black a film director and Henry Armstrong a famous boxer.
Do not let rumors dampen spirits. Friends and contacts point to a joyful year. The child born today seems destined for success and happiness through romantic friendships.
A quiz style prompt asks about firearms and people over eighty. It then inquires about the Amazon in South America and a term meaning no followed by a final item describing a modified pair forming pincers.
Mrs Maurice Elmore a Piedmont Memorial Hospital nurse in Greensboro assisted in delivering her second grandchild. The grandmother is 32, married at 14, and has three children. Her youngest Mickey is seven, six years older than her first grandchild.
A montage of NYC life with Walters quips on job loss outfits, Broadway agents, and public notices. The column references actors such as Don Sharpe and Richard Castle, plus industry shifts and witty asides about press cars and traffic in Manhattan.
In Greensburg Pennsylvania children at a local home chose cheeseburgers and banana splits over a traditional Thanksgiving turkey, reflecting a playful rejection of the usual feast as staff observed their preference.
Mrs. George E. Tatum of Memphis received a year long leave to have a baby but after 14 months she won't return to work. The baby reveal shows she actually gave birth to triplets.
Born today you have a genial magnetic personality and aim for happiness, peace and high ideals. Readers are urged to select their birthday star to read tomorrow's guidance with strong emphasis on career, diplomacy, civic leadership, love and personal plans.
Warner Brothers pairs Bob Wilke and Sheb Wooley as a menacing duo in the western Cattle Town. Wilke, a veteran cold eyed actor, began as a stunt man and water show swimmer, while Wooley, a former band leader, seeks a singing career and previously played a scout in Rocky Mountain.
New powerful antibiotics and drugs may result from research involving British beer. Two miniature breweries, including one in stainless steel, have been built at the Brewing Research Center Nutfield Hampshire. Scientists from several countries, including the United States, observe the tests.
Science explores cavity causes and prevention. A 500 student test showed brushing after meals reduced cavities. fluoride application strengthens enamel and lowers decay. Fluoridation of community water cut cavities by about one third. Early, regular brushing and fluoride use yield best results.
Bleeding gums result from under stimulated tissues and tartar buildup around teeth. A dentist should scrape teeth regularly, every six months or sooner, and brushing plus gum massage are advised. Chew hard foods and get fresh air and sunshine.
Hollywood talks of making films away from its studios in exotic spots Burt Lancaster cites Fiji and Italy as recent shoots and urges global locations for authenticity He notes better transport and communications aid production while promoting goodwill and shared culture through cinema.
William Ritt notes Canada plans to ship 3.5 million dollars in Christmas trees to the United States and comments on exporting goodwill. He quips about Old Cop Time stopping a busy scene and mocks various cultural trends from cinema to politics.
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