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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1971
Page
4
A Terre Haute Tribune editorial quotes Voltaire to defend the principle of free expression, warning against suppressing unpopular views. The piece argues that protecting speech is essential to a healthy public discourse even when opinions offend or unsettle.
The piece argues the electorate faces a rare field of candidates in 1972, with Democratic hopefuls and Republican challengers. It recalls 1908 Taft and 1929 Hoover as warnings that extensive experience and varied credentials do not guarantee effective leadership. Voters must weigh backers, mood, and foreseen crises to avoid past misjudgments.
The Auto-Train Corporation launches a ride from Washington D C allowing passengers to travel with their cars to Disney World in Florida. The service includes non-stop trains to carry autos and in train catering, with options to drive home or return by rail. Potential expansion includes West Coast routes like Los Angeles to Seattle, signaling a push to boost passenger comfort and car-enabled travel.
The decision extends 14th Amendment protection to women but may not accelerate the Equal Rights Amendment. Senator Ervin warns the ruling undercuts the need for a constitutional amendment while Senator Bayh argues further action remains essential. The outcome hinges on whether courts or lawmakers drive equality in law.
By Bob Considine New York The Wright brothers pursued an engine to power a heavier than air craft. They faced ridicule and failure before a 140 pound engine delivering 11 horsepower at 1 000 rpm enabled the first successful flight. Wilbur urged shared credit beyond profit. Continued on Page 5 Col 1.
Washington reports GOP chair Robert Dole chided the Democratic National Committee for a 1.5 million phone bill three years overdue. The column notes possible political backlashes as campaigns heat up and jokes about timing and long distance charges.
Dr Earl W Sutherland Jr of Vanderbilt University Medical School isolates AMP adenosine monophosphate as a hormone control key. AMP may help treat diabetes and cancer and restore abnormal cells. Fractures in the elderly may heal with painless electrical stimulation of bone fragments.
Born today you show initiative but hesitate when others push ideas. Develop self confidence to direct fully while valuing others. Your high standards and focus on accuracy often leave you striving for more meaningful goals. For tomorrow, read your birthday paragraph for guidance. Sagittarius to Scorpio provide daily notes on prospects, challenges, and restraint.
The Terre Haute Tribune presents its pricing and delivery notes for Indiana and Illinois readers. Fees cover daily and Sunday editions with varying rates for home delivery and mail, alongside postal and storage terms. The notice lists contact guidelines for missed deliveries and outlines ownership and rights.
The piece charts December as a shifting, stormy month of contrasts and rituals. It weaves seasonal imagery from cold winds, sleet, and drifting snow to family rituals, holiday bustle, and the aging year. It notes short days, long nights, and the countdown to year’s end.
John P. Roche argues that World War II resisters who refused to fight faced jail, while Vietnam era draft dodgers abroad face debates on amnesty. He backs commuting sentences for imprisoned war resisters and endorses Rep Edward Kochs plan to allow expatriates to return if they commit to two years in a national service program. He doubts blanket pardons solve the moral complexities of just versus unjust wars.
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