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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1969
Page
4
The Terre Haute Tribune quotes Voltaire to frame a debate on free speech. The piece argues for defending expressive rights even amid disagreement, illustrating editorial stance on civil liberties.
The essay reflects on why today’s college students seem feisty and disruptive. John Sloan Dickey, Dartmouth president for 25 years, notes a growing gap between ideals and performance and the new visibility of society’s flaws via television. He sees both aggravation and hope in this shift.
A California sixth grade teacher replaces traditional grades with an academic dollar system. Students start with 500 dollars, earning or losing through performance, helping peers, and class cooperation. The plan includes firms students can operate and aims to teach the American way of life through incentives.
The piece calls for an independent commission led by Arthur J. Goldberg and Roy Wilkins to thoroughly probe claims that police in Chicago and Los Angeles plotted to dismantle the Black Panthers. It argues a formal DOJ probe is not enough and urges a dispassionate, orderly inquiry.
Councilwoman Carol Greitzer pushes an equal rights issue challenging all-male dining venues. Even strong supporters of women’s rights question enlisting in this fight. With few all-male bastions left, men seek a refuge where they can privately recover from a bruised ego in a changing world.
Yogi Berra ends his Santa Claus duties after two surprising turns while dressing as Mr. Claus for a Christmas party at Essex House in New York. He reacts to a smiling sightless child and learns of a TV showing, prompting his retirement. The Times reflections on LBJ aides, ex leaders, and their post presidency paths follow.
A foundling is an infant found abandoned or without guardians. On this day in 1772 work began on the first schoolhouse west of the Alleghenies at Schoenbrunn, Ohio.
In New York a reader describes the challenges of buying a Christmas tree in the city and recounts a trip to the suburbs for a suitable Scotch pine about six feet tall. He notes bus and taxi hassles, delivery limits, and the allure of country options before choosing a plan to find the right tree.
The Terre Haute Tribune and Terre Haute Gazette publish notices on subscription options and mailing details. The paper lists pricing by route and region including Indiana Illinois areas with various durations and services. It notes second-class mailing status and disclaimers about unsolicited submissions.
A long horoscope entry covers December 23 to December 22 with sun signs Capricorn Aquarius Pisces Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio and Sagittarius. It advises on courtesy, restraint, work changes, finances, duties, and holiday preparations with guidance for daily independence and collaboration.
As of January 1967 the United States lists 81 national monuments. The count reflects additions through the era, highlighting federal protection of diverse sites across states.
Nosey congratulates SGT William Herndon on detective lieutenant promotion and William Piper on sergeant in uniformed division. Jim Perry, a Berklee student in Boston, participated in the annual holiday concert. Birthday wishes to Brad Lorton and Richard Hayes. Anniversary greeting to Miriam and Jim Black. Office party corsages given by Bill Burton. poinsettia from B. K. Cox. Mrs Nita Tyler learns her husband Gary promoted to Army Specialist Four with the 4th Infantry near Pleiku Viet Nam.
A daughter was born Thursday morning at Union Hospital to Dr and Mrs James B Conyers of Terre Vista. The birth brings a new student in sociology class and may ease worries about his punctuality.
Former President Lyndon B. Johnson, visiting Washington, says he is happier than ever and enjoying ranching, writing, and social life. Washington chatter links him to a possible Texas primary challenge by Sen. Ralph Yarborough, but Johnson remains detached from politics. He plans a memoir, a CBS reminiscence series, and jokes about a 1972 run, while a ranch guest jokes he could become the Grover Cleveland of the era.
New York United Press International reports that businesses large and small seek secretaries and clerical workers in nearly every city despite automation. The Institute of Life Insurance notes no substitute for a capable woman who can take dictation type quickly manage calendars answer calls and greet visitors in the role employers call girl Friday.
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