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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1968
Page
4
The Terre Haute Tribune quotes Voltaire about defending speech, framing a stance that disapproves of ideas yet protects the right to express them. The note highlights the enduring principle of free expression in public discourse.
Sen. William Proxmire, chairing the Joint Economic Committee, questions federal commitment to the supersonic transport project. He argues changing costs from the Vietnam War, domestic needs, unforeseen technical issues, and slower Concorde progress reduce SST priority. A broad reappraisal of public interest is urged.
Federal plan to raise public land grazing fees sevenfold over a decade sparks anger among about 47,000 permit holders. Critics warn that grazing rights have become a de facto subsidy to a small portion of the cattle industry and call for hearings to reassess the entire grazing system on Interior and Agriculture lands.
The article notes that Lincoln’s voice is lost and contrasts it with LBJ’s recorded era. Dr. Joe Frantz and colleagues at the University of Texas are taping 150 interviews about Johnson’s public life and plan hundreds more. All material will join the Lyndon B. Johnson Library in Austin for future historians.
On the Line sketches the Saturn V rocket used by Apollo 8, detailing a 363 foot tall stack weighing 6,262,500 pounds. The first stage stands 13 stories high with five engines producing 7.5 million pounds thrust, burning 543,500 gallons of fuel in 2.5 minutes to reach 38 miles.
Quick trivia from a grab bag lists the Four Evangelists as Matthew Mark Luke and John. It places Herod as the king in Jerusalem at Jesus birth and cites Sodom and Gomorrah as the two wicked cities destroyed by God. It notes Jesus raised Lazarus in Bethany and identifies John as the Beloved Disciple.
Washington humor column notes health messaging in schools to deter youth smoking. The author recounts sneaking puffs at home and a third grader’s critique about herd instinct, arguing modern parents face outside influences and must make their own mistakes.
Horoscope notes emotional sensitivity for born today with strong convictions and wisdom. Couples may balance career and marriage. individuals may handle multiple careers. Daily excerpts include Sagittarius through Scorpio forecasts with guidance on behavior and mood, plus a December 21 note.
The Terre Haute Tribune announces publishing history from 1863 plus 1894 establishment, contact and delivery policies, call times for replacements, and postal rates for Indiana and Illinois readers. It lists price schedules for various editions, carrier and mail options, and notes on postage, mailing address, and Associated Press affiliation.
Veteran columnist Jim Bishop writes a heartfelt Christmas message to servicemen, acknowledging distance, danger, and the home front. He recalls past generations, honors sacrifices, contrasts peace with war, and urges patience with Americans’ flaws while expressing gratitude and pride for those in uniform abroad.
The column surveys the Ku Klux Klan's membership decline across the nation, notes on ideological shifts including the American Nazi Party's collapse, and a Bluefield West Virginia incident. It also covers student protests in Washington, George Washington University links, actor Lee Tracy's career anecdotes, stock market predictions by Gallagher, and a royal servant memoir tease about Soraya and Farah.
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