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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1973
Page
4
First Woman Appointed Vice President in Wabash Valley Scouts
Mrs. Frank Guthrie becomes the first woman named to the executive board and vice president for Cub Scouting in the Wabash Valley Boy Scout Council. Her family has deep Scout ties, with two sons as Eagle Scouts and another pursuing advancement, while Council leader Earl L. Brandt notes national approval of women on exec boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Guthrie
Wabash Valley
Kent
Lee
Earl L. Brandt
National
Boy Scout Council
Guthrie
Fach
Brandt
Mark
Wabash Valley Boy Scout Council
Driving Less Can Save Money In Gas Conscious Era
A study by the American Automobile Association estimates the average motorist spends 16.5 cents a mile to operate a car, with variable costs like gas oil tires and maintenance totaling about 4.75 cents per mile. Fixed costs such as insurance license and depreciation run about 3.21 dollars per day, suggesting savings from driving less and possibly downsizing to smaller cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Automobile Association
AAA
Richardson Calls For Campaign Finance Reform After Watergate
Former Attorney General Elliot Richardson urged immediate reforms to curb money in politics after Watergate. He backed limits on campaign advertising expenditures and individual contributions, and supported public funding as a possible alternative while debates continue on broader reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spiro T. Agnew
Elliot L. Richardson
Appeal of Conscience Foundation
Richardson
Three Day Work Week proposal shocks Britain
On the Line notes Prime Minister Edward Heath will impose a Three Day Work Week starting January 1 to save energy. The column jokes about British resilience and cites U S energy culture and a criticism of Soviet trade policy, with a tease of continued discussion on Page 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edward Heath
Vietnam cease fire fails as captain is killed in doubt
The first American killed in Vietnam since withdrawal is cited as proof the cease-fire is not honored by either side. Capt. Richard M. Rees, 32, was machine-gunned during a search for missing soldiers. The piece notes truce violations cited by Saigon and Hanoi, renewed Kissinger Tho talks, and the I C C S resumption after paralysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vietnam
North
South
Richard M. Rees
Middle East
P.S
Henry A. Kissinger
le Duc Tho
Paris
Peninsula
Saigon
United States
International Commission of Control and Supervision
Canada
Obesity Surgery and Jewelry Allergies Questioned
A reader asks about stomach bypass for extreme obesity and where it can be done, with doctors cited as best to judge. The second query notes nickel in jewelry triggering allergies in some wearers, based on a study by skin specialists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. T
Henry Kissinger
Lyndon Johnson
Nixon
Richard Nixon
Terre Haute Tribune and Gazette Publication Details
The Terre Haute Tribune and Gazette provide publication terms including pricing by mail and delivery options. The paper lists editors and managers, postal details, and policy on unsolicited submissions along with Associated Press rights and republication restrictions.
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Associated Press
Horoscopes and personality guidance for December 20
The page offers a December 20 horoscope with advice on emotional control, career ambition, independence, and social life. It includes tomorrow's zodiac readings for Sagittarius to Virgo, noting risks like overspending, family impact, and budgeting, with guidance for planning weekend activities and gift decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagittarius
Capricorn
Aquarius
Pisces
Aries
Gemini
Leo
Virgo
Impeachment Prospects and Watergate Fatigue
The piece argues impeachment likelihood against Nixon is low, citing House and Senate inertia and political calculations. It notes the slow Judiciary Committee process, energy policy chaos, and calls for resignation as a plausible alternative while citing figures like Henry Kissinger and Henry Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Senate
Oliver Cromwell
Leopold Amery
Neville Chamberlain
Rotary program chief prospect eyed for Terre Haute club
Nosey reports that Dr. Robert Thompson may become the permanent program chairman of the Terre Haute Rotary Club after December. Vigo County planning director John Hanley celebrates a birthday with best wishes from staff and county friends. Phil Hamm entertained at Kiwanis. Fred Black organized the show. Riley American Legion hosts a chicken dinner Saturday at 6 p.m. and a Sunday Children's Christmas party at 2 30 p.m. Old Saint Nick is promised to visit. Bill Merrill braved 15 degree weather at a St Louis versus Dallas game. Cards lost 30 to 3 and Merrill quips about the Indianapolis Caps. Mary Kay Johnson, police secretary, recovers from surgery. Steve notes cards and letters would boost her spirits.
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Nosey
Robert Thompson
Terre Hauta
Vigo County
Riley American Legion
Post
Betty Cutliff
The
Betty
Old Saint Nick
Bill Merrill
Bill
Redbirds
Merrill
Indianapolis Caps
Mary Kay Johnson
Mary Kay
Steve
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