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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1965
Page
4
Americans send Christmas cards by the millions and modern designs reflect contemporary art while reverential themes endure. Amid Viet Nam war tensions, peace and brotherhood remain among the top messages in 1965 cards, inviting readers to rededicate themselves to the Prince of Peace.
A public reflection quotes Voltaire on defending speech rights despite dislike of the content. It argues that core democratic values protect open dialogue, even when opinions clash with personal beliefs and prevailing norms. The piece underscores vigilance against censorship and authoritarian restraint.
A trainload of Christmas presents gathered by Young Republicans Young Democrats and Junior Chamber of Commerce members from about 500 U S cities will be shipped to South Vietnam under America's Christmas Train and Trucks ACTT. Gifts include clothes kits flour nails and more loaded by military personnel in Oakland California for Christmas day delivery to South Vietnamese on their national holiday. The ACTT is a people to people project separate from the government and aims to show positive support for South Vietnam.
W A Patterson of United declares no deposit for the 40 million dollar supersonic transport project, calling the deal phony. He argues deposits would spur funding without a proven aircraft, stressing quality over rushing a first model and national prestige.
Dr Joel Friedman a Brooklyn dentist aims to program a Columbia University computer to solve removable partial denture design issues He estimates 275 solutions exist for fitting gaps He plans to transfer Aunt Emmy data to punch cards and, once ready in about a year, provide dentists nationwide with a dial in problem solver to guide denture fitting
The piece notes proof that space rendezvous is possible, praising Apollo's progress amid heavy funding. It lists trivia Q and A items, quotes Washington's 1783 resignation, and adds a George Bernard Shaw line. It ends with a “How'd You Make Out?” trivia and dates including Ruth Roman, Jose Greco, and Connie Mack.
The piece details Apollo program cost and scale, noting daily outlays of 10 million dollars and a total tag near 25 billion. It describes the Saturn V rockets, their 525 foot height, the massive launch complex, and the rendezvous mastery required by astronauts Schirra Stafford Borman and Lovell as the plan moves toward a one day moon visit.
New York AP surveys aging readers who recall Christmas past with deprivation and simple joys. They remember wool underwear cold rooms and coal stoves, homemade tree ornaments, stockings filled with fruit and nuts, and a prized orange. They question whether prosperity has eroded character as modern celebrations turn more lavish and commercial.
A dated horoscope column discusses past focus hindering present and future progress, urging study and balanced traits to become a historian. It lists daily zodiac guidance from Capricorn to Sagittarius, promotes family cheer, resolving disputes, and finishing holiday preparations without panic, ending with a reflective Christmas note on lasting happiness.
A compilation of holiday notes and local snapshots includes daylight optimism after December 21, birthday greetings for Roy LaFOLLETTE and Flossie Godfrey, Christmas pageant nods to St Mary-of-the-Woods, a Humane Society dog story from LaGrange, and a humorous gift mishap. Also mentions Tom Durham's heart ailment recovery and Noel Smith’s ISU birthday.
Walter Winchell surveys Maureen O Sullivan and Mia tag along with Broadway hits Never Too Late and The Subject Was Roses while Van Johnson laments past Breaks and Gloria De Haven glances in at Penguin. Chorus of topics include a medical Beatle Forehead label and a mix of entertainers from Annie at the subway hub to Zsa Zsa and Steve McQueen in a quick parade of showbiz notes.
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