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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1956
Page
5
The Terre Haute Tribune issues contact numbers for delivery issues and lists subscription rates for various periods. It notes offices and departments with Crawford extension numbers and provides pricing for Evening, Sunday, and combined editions, including rural route and nonfirst zone options.
The article contrasts Eisenhower and Nehru as leaders with different backgrounds and styles. Eisenhower, military and staff oriented, extroverted, aims to keep America at the forefront. Nehru, an intellectual and passive-resistance strategist, governs India’s push toward modernization while juggling multiple roles.
Brief observations on Lebanon amid Arab Israeli tensions noting its relative peace along borders, a delicate sectarian balance between Muslims and Christians, and the impact on politics as Beirut experiences recent troubles.
The piece notes Lebanon's divisions between pro western groups and anti Israel sentiment, warns of dangers from Arab nationalism and Soviet power politics, and argues that peace would let Lebanon contribute to the Middle East beyond its size. It highlights the cautious but freedom loving press and the risk to Lebanese Christians if radical currents prevail.
At age 82 Sir Winston Churchill remains out of daily Commons debate yet publicly defends his successor Anthony Eden over the Suez affair. The ageless lion shows readiness to speak when the empire faces danger, even as Britain faces low prestige and an empty treasury.
The text argues that the federal government employs over 5,000,000 people and revenues total about 80.8 billion dollars, while the largest private employer, Bell System, shows under 746,000 workers and 12.5 billion in sales. Government assets reach 165.7 billion, versus Metropolitan Insurance at about 14 billion. It notes taxes fund government, while government itself pays no taxes.
Federal narcotics agents in New York arrested two men on heroin trafficking charges to minors. The arrests mark the first under the revised stricter narcotics control law passed in Congress. The statute imposes heavy fines and 10 years to life imprisonment, with a possible death penalty at the jury's discretion for certain crimes. The drive aims to curb youth addiction and the drug trade.
Thirty years ago today events include B E Stahl speaker at the real estate board dinner on home ownership for children. Book and Fireside Club hosts at 810 South Center. Gerhardt A Menninger elected Chef de Gare of La Societe 40 Hommes et Chevaux. Princess Theottow shown at 226 Wabash. Christmas party at Christ English Lutheran Church. Modern Priscella Club host at Buckeye Street. Mrs J B Dodt returns from funeral in Washington. Marriage of Miss Mary Taylor to Dalton Bacon Shourds announced.
The Henry Hudson Bridge spans the Hudson River connecting Manhattan and the Bronx in New York City.
The text suggests a favorable chance to expand business or gain promotion despite opposition. It also notes a child born under these influences tends to be peaceful, humane, and kind.
Today marks birthdays for author Erskine Caldwell baseball great Ty Cobb and boxing figure Jimmy McLaren, noted in praise by admirers and sports literary circles.
A concise glossary entry defines ascent as a noun meaning rising and advancement in status. It notes ascent can describe an upward slope or elevation and can be used for genealogical order or time progression.
Today marks the first successful powered flight by Orville and Wilbur Wright at Kitty Hawk North Carolina. In 1941 German forces scuttled the pocket battleship Graf Spee off Montevideo after a battle with three British cruisers.
A compact quotation argues that liberty demands religious restraint and knowledge over passion and ignorance. It asserts that true freedom requires self-government and prudent conduct, warning that without these qualities liberty cannot exist in men.
In New York state the Harlem River crosses the Spuyten Duyvil where the Harlem connects with the Hudson. Also mentions Peiping Fredericksburg Virginia Rear Adm. Donald B. Mac Millan and the date 742 814 A.D.
Walter Winchell surveys stars and industry notes from Elvis sideburns to Sinatra quarrels. He cites sales milestones for Nat King Cole, earnings for Audrey Hepburn and Julie Andrews, and gossip on Brando, Hayworth, Bergman, Monroe, and more.
In 1916 the first automobile reached College Hill for Southwest Texas State Teachers College with a student rider. Then under 400 students parked horses in trees below. Now 2,200 students are enrolled and 1,170 own cars, with not a single horse registered.
Born today, idealistic and practical traits fuse into a strong executive drive. The forecast notes wealth potential, love, home comfort, and a passion for foreign travel, with notable figures listed among those born on this date and月-specific zodiac guidance for each sign.
Marc Chagnall's Illustrations for the Bible features 135 works with an introduction by Meyer Schapiro and text by Jean Wahl. scenes include Lot, Potiphar's wife, Moses, Samson and Delilah, David and Bathsheba. Henrique Mindlin's Modern Architecture in Brazil surveys ongoing Brazilian design across theaters, offices, housing, churches, and innovations, praising local progress while noting American stagnation.
Phoenix police traced a prank to a 12 year old boy who admitted breaking into and overturning beehives in Jesse W. Green’s backyard after officers found small footprints around the hives and a sting under the boy’s right eye.
Holiday musings mix with TV program gripes and family life ideas. Readers ponder Christmas shopping totals and gift lists while venting about overused carols and seeking original seasonal shows. Plus notes on family planning and stage fare.
Miami Beach buzzed as TV dignitaries from David Sarnoff to J Fred Muggs gathered at the Americana for NBCs 30th anniversary. Celebrities splashed in the hotel pool while Gina Lollobrigida drew crowds in a daring dress. a handbag theft drew security attention as fans chased autographs and badges.
Dr Bundesen reports an accidental finding where 60 children given biomytria nasal solution showed only five with mild cold signs lasting under a day and none hospitalized, while 60 controls had many long head colds and more school absences. Researchers suggest nasal antibiotics may prevent secondary invaders.
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