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Terre Haute Tribune

Location

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1952

Page

4

Tribune Circulation Notice and Rates for Terre Haute

The Terre Haute Tribune and Gazette sets daily and Sunday editions with varying rates for the first and rural zones. Calls before 7 p.m. request a copied issue. Sunday calls before 1 p.m. for delivery. Unsolicited submissions sent at owner's risk with no liability for custody or return.

Terre Haute Gazette The Terre Haute Tribune Terre Haute Tribune Tribune Company

Tribune Platform Urges Honest Public Discourse

The Tribune calls for restraint and accuracy in political talk. It warns against gossip and unfounded rumors while encouraging faith in America and respect for government.

America

Dulles Endorsed Hiss as Carnegie Leader, Davis Testifies

Attorney John W. Davis said before a special House committee that Secretary of State designate John Foster Dulles recommended Alger Hiss for Carnegie Endowment president in good faith when Hiss was respected. He urged fairness and cautioned against turning anti communism into political fodder, noting Stevenson’s deposition mirrored public opinion at the time.

John W. Davis House John Foster Dulles Eisenhower Alger Hiss Carnegie Endowment For International Peace Dulles Adlai Stevenson Hiss Carnegie Foundation For International Peace Stevenson

Five Negro Doctors Admitted to Charleston County Medical Association

The Charleston County Medical Association in South Carolina admitted five African American doctors, marking a first in the state for white and colored physicians to share membership. The move signals gradual progress against racial prejudice, described as a tempered step toward broader inclusion in the South.

Charleston County Medical Association South Carolina South North County Medical Society

Child Labor Still Flourishes Across United States

The National Child Labor Committee estimates over two million American youths work illegally. In 1951 the Federal Wage-Hour Division found nearly 10 percent of 33,000 establishments violated federal law. Logging tops violators with an 18 age limit. agriculture follows with 16.

United States National Child Labor Committee Federal Department of Labor

Exploitation of Children in Labor Struggles Across Sectors

The piece highlights child labor abuses among farmers and migrant workers, noting dangerous occupational accidents and the push by some employers to hire underage workers such as pinboys in bowling alleys. It argues lowered living conditions breed long term evils and questions employers’ regard for youth welfare.

Saarlanders Go French Embrace Ends German Ties

The Saar has effectively joined France, integrating its industry into the French economy and marking products with French origin. In 1935, 97 percent voted German, while religious leaders failed to sway the result. The outcome boosts French prestige and supports the Schuman Plan amid postwar European shifts.

Saar Republic of France Germany France Europe

Eisenhower taps labor leader Durkin as secretary of labor

The appointment of Martin Durkin, longtime labor figure and head of the plumbers union, as secretary of labor signals a shrewd move by President Eisenhower. Despite early opposition from organized labor and Durkin’s Adlai Stevenson support, the choice aims to foster labor relations and avoid vindictiveness while seeking changes to Taft Hartley. Durkin’s cabinet role grants access to labor counsel, reflecting a national interest over factional disputes.

Taft Martin Durkin Secretary of Labor Eisenhower Durkin Adlai Stevenson Plumbers’ Union Labor

Hoover Library at Stanford Aims for World War I Scholarship

The piece notes the 160000 volume World War I collection at Stanford founded through ex-president Hoover and his archivist Miss Luda Lorena Bane who recently died. It highlights Hoover relief work Belgian relief and food administration during WWI plus Paris peace conference involvement as sources of unique access to war documents and books. The library includes a Chinese communism collection and stands as the United States’ premier source on these subjects.

Hoover Stanford University Luda Lorena Bane United States

Terre Haute Forty Years Ago Today Recap

The item lists marriages including Jesse Cooksey and Ruth Steinmiller George Thorn and Laura Fuller and Carl Redinger and Bessie Blackford. It notes Paul Lycon injured in a buggy overturn crossing a street car track. It mentions Edward F. Trefz urging Terre Haute businessmen to form a Chamber of Commerce. Fire Company No 9 borrowed a ladder at Donnelly Drug Store. Births recorded: boys and girls to Shain Denebye Frederick families. An arc light installed at Twenty fifth and Beech. American Mine employees given vacation due to a broken shaft. A soot fire hit J E Somes residence. Wiley High beat Rockville 40 to 20. A L Wrybaugh injured after bicycle collision with auto at Seventh and Washington.

Jesse Otis Cooksey Ruth Steinmiller George Dallas Thorn Laura Fuller Carl Redinger Bessie Blackford Paul Lycon Dennison Edward F. Trefz Chamber of Commerce United States Terre Haute Donnelly Drug Store Seventh Hulman Charles E. Shain Olly Denebye George Frederick Beech Streets J. E. Somes Seventh and College Streets Wiley High Rockville A. L. Wrybaugh Central Union Telephone Company Seventh Street Washington Avenue

Trivia Quiz: Common Math and History Riddles

A light heavyweight becomes a heavyweight when moving up in class weight. A gross equals twelve dozen. Cane sugar is sweeter than beet sugar. Earth is smaller than Jupiter. Aesop was a Greek fabulist and author credited with fables.

Jupiter Earth Aesop

Noted figures celebrate birthdays this week and Sunday

Marc Connelly Van Heflin Larry Doby Hank Mapeski Carl Erskine have birthdays today. On Sunday December 14 Jane Cowl Lt General James Doolittle and Bob Adams also celebrate birthdays.

Marc Connelly van Heflin Larry Doby Hank Mapeski Carl Erskine Jane Cowl James Doolittle Bob Adams

Pro rate meaning and usage in US finance

The term pro rate meaning to divide or distribute proportionally. It is a transitive and intransitive verb used in United States finance to assess pro rata shares. Originates from Latin pro rata.

United States

Horoscope Forecasts For Today's Child And Sunday Dec 14

The year holds pleasant surprises and good fortune. Many fine traits of character are noted for today’s child. For Sunday December 14, predicted good fortune in the months ahead. Talent and many good qualities are prognosticated for today’s child.

Disraeli Quote on Experience and Thought

A concise quotation from Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, linking experience to thought and action and noting that men are not learned from books.

Benjamin Disraeli Earl of Beaconsfield

Notable Historical Dates From World Figures

Highlights include the 1797 birth of German poet Heinrich Heine, the 1819 admission of Alabama to the Union, Roald Amundsen reaching the South Pole in 1911, and the 1946 UN acceptance of Rockefeller Gift for its New York City headquarters site. Also mentions the 1446 death of Donatello and 1533 birth of Henry IV of Navarre.

Donatello Donati di Betto Bardo Henrich Heine Czechoslovakia United States Britain Russia Henry IV Navarre Alabama Union Roald Amundsen South Pole United Nations John D. Rockefeller, Jr New York City

Greek fable writer and related clues

A compact puzzle item listing five clues. Clues reference a Greek fable writer, measurements, numbers, and a pair of pure items implying no difference, with a wrap that connects to Earth as a theme.

Helen Thompson Matched to Pick Broadway Hits for Guild Members

New York writer profiles Helen Thompson, head of the Play of the Month Guild, which selects Broadway hopefuls for 20 000 members across the east and beyond. She previews shows months early, granting box office priced tickets for a 10 dollar annual fee, shaping hits like Bea Lillie before Broadway audiences.

New York Broadway Britain Sweden Australia Helen Thompson Guild East Wisconsin Texas Virgin Islands Miss Thompson Vassar Bea Lillie Helen

Helen Thompson’s Guild Picks Hit Broadway

Helen Thompson of the Guild scouts plays by readings tryouts and out-of-town rehearsals then promotes scripts to subscribers. She backed The Time of the Cuckoo and Pal Joey revival, and Rodgers and Hammerstein shows she deems reliable bets. Her instinct and careful evaluation drive a strong, intelligent audience draw.

Helen Guild Shirley Booth Wilmington Del Leonard Sillman Sillman New York Richard Rodgers Joey Howard Lindsay Buck Crouse Miss Thompson Laurence Olivier

Polly Bergen charts a risky switch from singing to acting

Hollywood singer Polly Bergen, fired from a hillbilly show for a voice deemed too sexy, lands a movie deal after a Ciro's engagement. She joins Barry Sullivan in Cry of the Hunted, then Fast Company with Howard Keel, aiming to blend comedy and drama while keeping singing.

United Press Hollywood Polly Bergen Hal Wallis Martin and Lewis M-G-M Polly Ciro’s Barry Sullivan Lonce Sullivan Howard Keel

U S Quilt Goes Down Under

A Perry county farm wife, Mrs Sam Shaw, made a Holland tulip quilt for her Milan Michigan daughter in law Mrs Harry Shaw. It sold for 25 dollars at a church bazaar to a visitor from Scotland who sent it to a New Zealand relative who had requested an American made quilt.

Centralia Perry County Sam Shaw Milan Mich Harry Shaw Scotland New Zealand

Van Druten Play I’ve Got Sixpence at Ethel Barrymore

United Press drama critic reviews John Van Druten’s I’ve Got Sixpence at the Ethel Barrymore Theater. Edmond O’Brien and Viveca Lindfors star but the play’s themes of faith and romance yield uneven results despite strong production values.

United Press New York John van Druten van Druten Ethel Barrymore Theater Edmond O’brien Viveca Lindfors O’brien

Owl lures crows to help Texas farmer kill hundreds

In Belton Texas Nelson H Hander a pecan grower uses a horned owl named Pop Pop to trap and kill crows by tying a three foot line from the owl to a crow and watching from cover. Hander says crows are highly destructive and this method is the best control yet.

Belton Tex Pop-Pop Nel Son H. Hander Hander

Horoscope for December 13 Birthdays Highlights Hidden Talents

Saturday forecast notes good fortune for December 13 natives but warns against impulsive moves. It highlights curiosity in occult sciences, travel interests especially to the Orient, and potential in historical research writing and theater careers. Strong family life and public presence are seen as benefits.

Orient

Zodiac Daily Guidance For A Calm Weekend

The column offers zodiac hints from Sagittarius to Scorpio advising soul advice, church attendance, family patience, contacting friends, and relaxed moments. It notes Sunday meal ideas with a closing line about the syndicate distributing the piece.

Hyaluronidase Enzyme Aids Rapid Fluid Absorption In Tissues

An enzyme called hyaluronidase helps deliver life saving fluids into tissues for seriously ill patients when direct vessel injection is difficult. It speeds absorption, enhances local anesthesia, and allows procedures once thought impossible, offering broader medical uses in fractures births and critical care.

Questions and Answers on Hormones in Women

The reader asks if a woman can have male hormones. The answer notes that females normally produce low levels of male hormones and that any excess is typically minute and not greatly impactful.

L.S

East Germany Moves Toward Soviet Satellite Status

East Germany rapid expansion of Communist control aims to imitate the Soviet model. The government plans nationalization of industry expropriation of large farms and establishment of a centralized army with mass arrests and show trials. Non Communist officials face removal as the regime tightens its grip.

Joseph Fleming United Press Berlin Germany Soviet Europe Christian Democrats Liberal Democrats East Germany

Illinois University Loan Repayment Record Noted

The University of Illinois reports more than two million dollars loaned over 53 years with uncollectible rate at two-tenths of 1 percent. Since 1899 losses total 4,953 dollars. Current available loan funds stand at 553,941 dollars and new loans last year were 259,361 dollars.

Urbana Ill University of Illinois C. C. DeLong DeLong

Corn Used As Snow In Movies Surprises Illinois Growers

Centralia Illinois corn growers in Gallatin County learn much of their white corn is used as snow in films. Belief had been that most corn went to breakfast cereals. Production also serves to create winter scenes for storefront displays and farriers' shops.

Centralia Ill Gallatin County

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