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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1968
Page
4
The Terre Haute Tribune presents the Voltaire quotation about defending free speech as a central ethical touchstone, inviting readers to weigh the principle against current debates on expression and responsibility. The editorial framing echoes longstanding tensions in public discourse.
Former vice president Hubert H. Humphrey becomes a University of Minnesota professor and adds a platform for public voice after leaving office. He may pursue a Senate bid in 1970, leveraging experience to influence national issues while teaching and engaging with intellectual life.
The Ferre Haute Tribune publishes its masthead with editors and management, pricing rates for Indiana and Illinois subscriptions, and notices about delivery, postage, and reproduction rights. It lists offices, contact numbers, and a disclaimer about unsolicited submissions and Associated Press rights.
A New York City paper reports on coop ing among police, noting pockets of slumber on duty in New York and other cities. The piece urges fair critique, warning that a few sleepers cast a shadow on the profession, and urges officers to uphold duty.
The week builds toward Saturn V launch at Cape Kennedy as Apollo 8 is set to carry three astronauts to the moon. Public mood mirrors early ocean exploration, with Episcopal prayers framing the mission and a collective wish for safe return.
A newspaper urges readers to take simple safety steps this Christmas to prevent fires from dry evergreens, flammable decorations, gift wrappings, or faulty electrical wiring. The piece stresses checking lights and mindful use of candles to avoid tragedy and keep the season joyful.
In a satirical essay the columnist jokes about negotiating table shapes for Paris peace talks. He imagines knotty pine chairs and tall seats to level the players including Averell Harriman and Ky, while mocking diplomacy and suggesting phone books for equal eye contact.
In Gemini the twins Castor and Pollux appear. Alexander Hamilton was the first US Secretary of the Treasury. Grover Cleveland served two nonconsecutive terms. John Jay was the first Chief Justice. Jamestown, Virginia, was the first permanent English colony in America.
A reflective slice recalls mid century U S scenes memories of small towns. It contrasts prices and habits from the era with everyday life including family meals, pets, mail, and neighborhood figures. The piece evokes a slower pace and shared rituals.
The column offers a December 19 horoscopic guide noting energy channels toward commerce and creativity while urging practical forethought. It covers zodiac signs from Sagittarius to Scorpio with daily advice on routine, diplomacy, cooperation, emotion control, and wise decision making. A final quip mentions plentiful parking and cheap candy in big cities.
Walter Winchell profiles Isadora Duncan as a towering celebrity of her era, noting her European fame, dramatic earnings, and volatile life. The piece recounts her poverty in Paris and Moscow, lavish productions, influential friends, and personal losses including the 1913 Seine accident that claimed her two children.
County Extension office hosts a Christmas gathering and plans another party for Federal Building workers. Marine Cpl Michael Readinger returns on ten day leave from Vietnam. Bruce Nesbit gains vice president role at J S Strauss Investment Co in Chicago. Cadet Mancuso to return for holidays from Air Force Academy. New baby girl born to Officer Dan Rose and wife Marcta. Firefighter Bill Kuykendall hurt in car crash. fundraiser funds a TV for his hospital stay. Sherri Devol and Shirley Fell make Lincoln Christian College honor roll.
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