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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1968
Page
4
The Terre Haute Tribune quotes Voltaire praising free expression with a defense of speech even when opinions differ, framing it as a safeguard for civil discourse. The editorial stance underscores intolerance for censorship and champions principles of open dialogue.
Analysis argues South Vietnamese Vice President Ky and President Thieu obstruct talks in Paris. It notes U S pressure to resume negotiations, cites Hanoi Washington stakes, and cites a public poll showing waning U S will to continue arms support. The piece urges settlement with the Communists including Hanoi and Viet Cong.
A CDC Atlanta based report on 122 cities shows 700 deaths from flu or respiratory illnesses in a recent week, 200 above normal. The Red Cross calls the epidemic a disaster, with New York City alone hit by over 100,000 cases. Precautions include staying home and avoiding crowds to reduce transmission and potential death. Christmas editorial warns readers to look beyond lights and baubles to the evergreen tree symbolizing Christ’s love, the true meaning of the season.
On line from New York the National Com memorative Society of Lansdowne Pennsylvania votes Babe Ruth as its 54th medalist in a series honoring famed Americans. Ruth edges Alexander Hamilton 760 to 724 for the posthumous award to be minted in silver for Mrs Ruth and society members, with a platinum minting slated for the Smithsonian.
A collage of quiz prompts and historical notes asks about Bucephalus, a North American hero, Ypres country, the Bourbon king's state, and the Narcissus author, alongside 1913 Federal Reserve Act, dining term entree, and aphorisms.
A jumble of light anecdotes and trivia on smoking pregnancy bath temperature and lifespan plus witty quotes. It cites a British study linking maternal smoking to slightly lighter babies and notes on Christmas tree fire risk. Historical snippets include presidents nicknamed and Mark Twain on noise.
The Terre Haute Tribune edition notes circulation rules and contact hours. It lists pricing for subscriptions by region and format, mailing addresses, and disclaimers about unsolicited submissions and rights of republication. The notice cites carrier areas, postal information, and Associated Press affiliation.
A Monday December 23 horoscope outlines personal growth over material gain, urging emotional control and practical thinking. It lists daily notes for each zodiac sign from Capricorn to Sagittarius, emphasizing balanced moods, budgeting, and family time.
Walter Winchell notes Charles and Sybille Dorman, Malta’s governor general’s daughter, sparked speculation Britain may see a commoner queen. The piece lists other entertainment items from Jackie Onassis to Ingrid Pitt and Broadway buzz, ending with Oliver! star Mark Lester’s moving performance.
Tributes recall Bill Branson an athlete at Wiley who attended Notre Dame and Annapolis, served as a Marine pilot in Korea, trained as a physician, and is now a U S Navy flight surgeon stationed in Vietnam. Myrtle Branson and family plan holidays in Laguna Beach. Get well wishes go to H DeWitt Owen recovering from a hip fracture. Leslie R Smith has heart implant surgery results from the Cleveland Clinic. Also noted are recovery notes for Jack Watson at Methodist Hospital and Alan Beckley taking Chinese lessons during holiday leave. John Earl Dersch returns home after Army hitch and sings with Glory Chords.
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