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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1972
Page
4
A Tribune editorial cites Voltaire to defend free expression, asserting that even if authorities disapprove of views, they must defend every individual's right to speak. The piece frames free speech as essential to open discourse and democratic values.
The Tribune and Vigo County Crime and Delinquency Committee express regret that a police department merit system, supported as a forward step by the Merit System Commissioners, is stalled by Vigo Superior Court No. 2 action. Assistant Chief Robert Kable seeks injunctive relief and a declaratory judgment, challenging the merit law’s constitutionality. The committee defends objective merit procedures and notes rank reflects merit over political affiliation. The project hinges on court rulings, delaying surveys and police chiefs' assessments.
The California Supreme Court rules that a one year to life indeterminate sentence for a second indecent exposure may violate the state constitution’s cruel and unusual punishment clause. The court says excessive punishment can shock the conscience and violate human dignity, potentially guiding future cases and policy reforms.
A reader from Whittier California salutes a Los Angeles Times letter critiquing the Universal Code of Military Justice. He notes irony in spitting penalties versus bombing raid penalties and remarks that the writer's sharp critique hits the core issue.
On May 11 1946 CARE delivered its first food packages in Le Havre and since then has provided about 1.5 billion dollars in aid to 73 countries. Felix Ashinhurst CARE director in Kenya explains CARE works only where invited and focuses on community level participation including hospitals schools and bridges.
A brief urine blood finding often has little significance, but recurrent or active bleeding warrants full medical evaluation. Blood at urine start versus end has different implications. Cystoscopy may be used for investigation. occasional sugar in urine does not guarantee diabetes and may reflect temporary stress or injury.
The column outlines personality traits and daily predictions for each zodiac sign from Sagittarius to Scorpio. It emphasizes work dedication, careful decision making, and relying on preparation to advance while considering others and avoiding unnecessary conflicts.
Washington dispatch notes Speaker Carl Albert may push reform of the Whip selection while a liberal bloc vies for Majority Leader and a new activist Whip. Potential candidates include Thomas O'Neill Philip Burton James Wright Dan Rosterkowski Morris Udall and others as the caucus weighs shifting power dynamics amid ongoing liberal gains. Dublin police report 12000 cars stolen last year with 400 not recovered, many used as car bombs in Northern Ireland unrest.
A playful column describes a holiday chat where Mr Boyle and others duel with clichés. The piece lists examples such as a spectacle that is sordid, character as pure as driven snow, talk is cheap, and a little knowledge being dangerous, ending with a call to play the game and relax.
The Terre Haute Tribune listing its publication details, pricing for subscriptions by region and format, and notices about mailing, republication rights, and postal information. It notes audience rates for Indiana and Illinois, Sunday and evening editions, and legal post details.
Dorothy Pine reports the TRIBUNE announces Jackie Lee Fulwiler born December 8 in Myrtle Beach South Carolina to Mr and Mrs Mike Fulwiler. Keith Johnson of Riley American Legion Post 328 says a Sunday party begins about 1 30 p m with Santa giving toys and candy and an oyster soup hot dog menu. Richard Jackson who aided Governor Nelson Rockefeller at a Scottsdale Governors Convention is a son of Martin and Jean Jackson and lives in Prescott Arizona. Willis Cox of Sullivan ends a 44 year Public Service Indiana career as substation maintenance mechanic. Louis J Bildill ends custodial duties at Wabash River Station. Noon Optimist Club clothes a child campaign raises 1600 dollars at a Monday auction. Marg Miller of Edgewood Grove turns 90 feeling great.
Britain’s government owned post office reported nearly 1.2 million calls to its dial-and-drive service for road condition information in the year ending June 30. The service provides instant travel details to motorists nationwide.
The Bureau of Statistics reports 103 400 science students enrolled in Heal land for 1970 71, up 10 percent from the prior year, according to UPI.
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