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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1968
Page
4
A quotation attributed to Voltaire frames an editorial stance arguing that liberty includes defending even unpopular opinions. The piece reflects on constitutional protections, civic duty, and the role of the press in safeguarding diverse voices within a democratic society.
A critique notes modern inaugural pageantry crowds events around the ceremony, arguing gaiety is appropriate but must not eclipse the core duty to inaugurate the president. It warns of a parade of balls galas and receptions overshadowing the January 20 moment when the nation grants leadership.
The 69th annual North American Christmas Bird Count runs December 20 to January 1 under the Audubon Society and U S Fish and Wildlife Service. About 15 000 people pay a modest fee to count birds, aiding data for publishes in Audubon Field Notes and tracking species declines, range shifts, and wintering totals from Florida to California. Last year recorded 532 wintering species. this year’s total remains to be seen.
Ancient Mohenjo-Daro ruins discovered in 1921 by Sir John Marshall face rising Indus waters in Pakistan. Excavations reveal a ceremonial bath, city drainage, copper weapons, and clay gods. Britain India and Pakistan seek funds to prevent inundation within 20 years.
The Immigration and Naturalization Service tightens border crossing rules for Mexican nationals. Undated border cards will permit travel only within 25 miles of the border, aiming to curb job access that unions argue has diverted work from U S citizens. Stronger limits may follow if the measure succeeds, though caution is advised to assess impact first.
In a preview of a cashless society a bank issues an embossed plastic card linked to a computer ledger. A merchant uses a touch-tone call to verify funds, with the computer confirming spending authority within a fraction of a second. Monthly statements detail purchases and charges, while a loss alert can trigger immediate card seizure. The system, piloted by Trenton Trust in New Jersey, may spread nationwide.
A grab bag of trivia and language tips covers rugby team size, Joe Louis title year, Babe Ruth full name, dynamite inventor, and gunpowder origins. Includes Did You Know prompts about pneumatic tires patent date, potatoes in America, and a joke quiz with answers: 15, 1938, George Herman Ruth, Alfred Nobel, China.
In a reminiscence Hal Boyle recalls Christmas in earlier days. He describes coal in stockings orange treats, homemade tree decorations, home meals, and shared gifts. The piece notes family routines and the enjoyment of simple traditions passed down through generations.
A dated horoscope segment notes Scorpio warning about fast talkers and general guidance for all signs. It urges caution with strangers and emphasizes thoughtful decision making and self presentation in social interactions.
Jim Bishop profiles Vladimir Tobochnekofsky as a self conscious writer promoting his seventeenth book What to Do with That Old Dandruff. The piece traces the author’s strained on air presence, publisher tactics, and a grueling schedule across major cities, ending with a glimpse of hoped homecoming for the holidays.
New York UPI reports researchers from Rhein gold brewing claim refrigeration pasteurization and air conditioning arose from brewing industry innovations. The study credits the sector with key tech leaps benefiting wider society.
The Terre Haute Tribune announces pricing by mail and area, rates for daily and Sunday editions, carrier delivery times, and contact details. It notes two affiliated papers and lists publication and postage information, plus rights and submission notes for unsolicited content. The notice also states association with the Associated Press and republication rights.
Marine Lance Corporal Herman J. Seidel returns from Vietnam on a 27 day leave and heads for California next assignment. Michael Weaver visiting from Oceana Virginia with his parents in Meridian. Cpl Stephen L Hose arrives in California to be separated from the Marine Corps after 16 months in Vietnam. Several local residents and school music coordinators contribute to holiday programs and community events.
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