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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1952
Page
4
The Terre Haute Tribune and Gazette lists contact numbers for office and circulation and notes subscription rates for Evening issues. It also states second class matter status since January 1903 and disclaims responsibility for unsolicited submissions.
The Tribune stresses informed comment and avoiding idle gossip about public affairs. It urges readers to maintain faith in America and refrain from undermining government. It cautions against rumor spreading and calls for responsible discourse.
The new Congress may see Eisenhower avoid a fight with Taft but overnight shifts imply Taft could claim the top Senate post if pressed. Taft leaders distrust Dewey loyalties in the Eisenhower cabinet and object to Dulles securing secretary of state. Ike is closely involved in choosing his administration amid speculation on key posts.
Mani lal Gandhi, son of the late leader, was arrested in Johannesburg for his role in a white and colored demo against racial discrimination. The elder Gandhi’s Africa years inspired peaceful resistance later used in his global reform efforts.
Leading Chinese papers denounce Russia imposed trade conditions amid China’s Korea war burden and UN embargo. China can trade mainly with fellow Communists for strategic materials, risking little gain from informal Moscow Peiping deals. A Ceylon exchange of rice for rubber helps trucking but not tire shortages.
The Far Eastern Economic Review notes that Russia’s profits from the trade provoke discontent among Peiping political cadres. It also states Beijing does not deny that business with democratic nations would benefit China’s economy.
Viewers submit personal belongings for appraisal on Trash or Treasure. The best items are displayed for guessing their value with a cash prize for the top guesser. Many cherished objects are found to be worthless, provoking owner disappointment and frustration.
The book on Franklin D Roosevelt notes the idea of acquiring the Dutch West Indies to deter rivals, linking it to prior Danish West Indies purchase as Virgin Islands. It says formal talks never occurred and that the Dutch islands cover about 40 square miles with 40,000 inhabitants, including Curacao.
Premier Tran Vantam of Viet Nam says native forces could assume fighting duties from France within two years. Last year eight hundred officers were produced. this year total trainees reached four thousand. France seeks to sustain a western foothold in Asia against communism and Russian influence.
In Berwick Pennsylvania a bystander attempted to aid firefighters by throwing contents of a bucket onto a car engine fire. The bucket was filled with gasoline and two fire companies eventually controlled the blaze.
W R Maddox of Terre Haute named general manager of the Bicknell Light and Power Co. Miss Grace O Neil wins 4750 verdict against the Big Four Railroad for the loss of a foot. Marriage licenses issued and several local moves noted. Over 1000 birds on display at the Terrie Haute Poultry Show in the Levin building. Prof W H Wiley to speak at the Indiana State Teachers Association meeting in Indianapolis October 26 to 28.
Grabs from a quiz: Nebraskan nickname state quo. Tallinn capital of Estonia. successor to Jess Willard as heavyweight champion. Croesus historical king. count the wonders of the ancient world.
A concise adage urging fair jurists who balance justice with awareness of human weakness. It emphasizes integrity without moral absolutism, attributed to Sir Thomas Noon Talfourd.
In 1903 Orville and Wilbur Wright achieve the first successful powered flight at Kitty Hawk North Carolina. In 1941 German forces scuttle the pocket battleship Graf Spee off Montevideo Uruguay during World War II.
The entry defines entreat as a transitive verb meaning to ask earnestly or petition with urgency. It also covers intransitive use to make an entreaty or plead and provides a synonym Beg. The origin traces to Old French Entraiter from En plus traiter.
The event salutes Erskine Caldwell novelist Paul Cadmus artist Ty Cobb the famed baseball star and Jim McLarnin boxer as notable celebrants at a contemporary gathering.
A forecast notes that a child born now is likely to achieve success in life. The message emphasizes enduring favorable influences and the reader's perceptive powers to navigate potential challenges. It refrains from naming individuals or dates.
The fragment lists Cornhusker State Estonia William Harrison Dempsey and a sixth century B C king of Lydia famed for wealth. It also cites the Sphinx, pyramids of Egypt, Hanging Gardens, Jupiter Olympus statue at Olympia, Diana at Ephesus, Mausolus tomb at Halicarnassus, Pharos of Alexandria, and Colossus of Rhodes.
A writer mocks European views of American drinking and argues New York’s man about town routine proves not drunkenness but casual sipping. He satirically notes late nights, hotel bars, and social games masking alcohol use, while dismissing Bowery opium use as unrelated.
A vivid reminiscence about ad men and their drinking culture on Madison Avenue. The piece notes steady, not excessive, consumption among admen, with heightened risk during luncheon as they pace four to five drinks while discussing a new idea for a potato soup client and awaiting the next drink.
A column of humorous remarks by William Ritt covers fog related losses at ten million dollars a pea soup London weather, new automatic asparagus cutter, plastic city roofs snow shovel problem, Queen Elizabeth OK to televise coronation, no beer ads, government forests profit over eleven million, pan handling pride, and trailer living perks for quick relocation of house.
Ten American ten seater helicopters diverted from Britain will aid Malayan forces against Communist guerrillas. An army spokesman says the craft, provided under Mutual Defense Assistance, will lift tired patrols from the jungle and deploy new troops.
Hong Kong reports the Chinese Communist railway Ministry will build 491 miles of new railways in 1953. The figure is low given China's size and limited existing lines, and construction plans remain far from complete.
The Wednesday horoscope advises relying on self effort yet overpromising commitments. It notes a balance between a hard headed realist and an idealist dreamer, with inner conflict that can hinder progress. It urges self awareness to gain understanding and cooperation for shared goals.
Sagittarius through Scorpio offer daily guidance on mood, budgeting, planning, greetings, decisions, community service, efficiency, children’s parties, adapting to others, reading, skepticism toward gossip, and verifying information. Distributed by United Features Syndicate, Inc.
Denise Darcel aligns with actresses who enjoy love scenes while noting it is still work. She discusses kissing on camera with Patric Knowles in Flame of Calcutta, saying she can close her eyes and ignore critics. She adds the leading man matters, praising Robert Taylor as a top kisser in Hollywood.
Sydney reports that net permanent migration to Australia in the three months ending September 30 rose to 24,554 persons from 22,678 in the same period a year earlier. The rise reflects higher inflows across the period.
The article explains causes of overactive sweat glands including anemia diabetes and nervous system disorders. It notes treatments range from hygiene powders to medications like aluminum chloride methantheline bromide and a newer mephobarbital approach.
A practical piece argues that career discomfort often stems from boredom with current work rather than a need for drastic change. It cites Mary L. who shifted within real estate to a role improving tenant satisfaction, showing how small adjustments can realign passion without abandoning the present field.
The Fauna Preservation Society reports in its journal a method called breeding back to recreate tarpans or wild horses in Germany. Dr. Heinz Heck cross bred Przewalski horses with Icelandic and Gottland mares, yielding near tarpan foals born May 22, 1933, with steel like hoofs and cave art resembling ancient horses.
The Chicago World Trade Conference will be held February 17 and 18 in Chicago. The event is expected to attract more than 1,000 world traders from the United States and foreign countries.
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