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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1973
Page
4
A Terre Haute Tribune editorial recalls Voltaire’s defense of free expression, noting its enduring relevance and the belief that even unpopular opinions deserve protection. The piece argues for robust rights to speak, debate, and dissent in a free society.
Gibault School students donate 20.60 to the Tribune-Star Christmas Basket Fund. Each boy gave from a nickel to a quarter or more from personal funds, showing a shift toward a caring social outlook as 1973 marks the fourth year of participation.
The piece argues fears of an energy collapse are overstated while noting real price increases. It cites higher gasoline costs, limited beef supplies, and fewer vacations as past shortages. It endorses pipelines, shale exploitation, and alternative power to meet demand, warning energy will cost more but not become scarce.
Britain and Ireland began a new round of talks aimed at solving the Irish question. Early statements praised a friendly atmosphere and progress toward a three level structure for a future Council of Ireland. Prime Minister Heath signaled possible release of some terror suspects to ease tension.
The Senate Watergate committee, after pressuring corporate donors, should question large unions about campaign gifts. Seven corporations admitted illegal contributions to Nixon’s re election fund totaling about 500000. Republicans seek union finance probes to determine if illegal donations favored Democrats, noting a risk of bias in inquiries.
Richard Hoagland of Hayden Planetarium presents a digest of comet science with Dr. Fred L. Whipple’s ice nucleus model and the behavior of Kohoutek as it nears the sun. The piece outlines nucleus and coma formation and notes the ongoing page continuation.
The article discusses how families face decisions when a loved one has a serious illness like cancer. It argues there is no universal answer and care must respect each person’s moral, spiritual, religious, and psychological values alongside medical facts. A physician friend once advocated full disclosure but later faced his own terminal cancer.
A humorous survey notes what could spoil Christmas in America. A mix of commerce debt, grandparent nostalgia, robberies in Santa outfits, moonlighting police, mismatched gifts, and political bans. The piece contrasts holiday cheer with comic misfires and social quirks.
The Terre Haute Tribune lists pricing for Indiana and Illinois subscriptions including evening and Sunday options with regional rates. It also provides contact details, mailing address, publication history, and notes on manuscript submissions and Associated Press rights.
The December 12 forecast urges persistent self improvement and high personal standards. It notes potential restlessness with others' pace, while advising to balance ambition with patience and manage expectations. The reader is guided to check their birthday paragraph for tomorrow's insights.
A Democratic special commission plans to reject major reform of VP selection after weighing modest options. It may allow the presidential nominee more time to choose a running mate and consider delaying the VP pick by about two weeks. The panel backed keeping the nominee's power intact while easing pressure, amid Eagleton and Agnew recalls, with one dissenting voice from Endicott Peabody. Separately, New York reports the U.S. will adopt metric measures, affecting wool standards and everyday items.
Norma Lemmon entered the office Christmas party with Swedish meatballs and yeast rolls admired by Nosey's helpers. Clifford Conley and John Newlin briefed Kiwanians on local real estate. Meridian School held a Christmas program led by Margaret Shattuck. Mary Florence Cox named to Consumer Advisory Committee of Indiana Hospital Association Board. Marine Charles E. Haldt promoted to sergeant. stationed in Iwakuni Japan, wife Jonnie listed among family ties.
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