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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1952
Page
4
The Terre Haute Tribune Daily began in 1869 while the Terre Haute Tribune was established in 1894, marking key milestones in Terre Haute newspaper history.
Call the Tribune for a missing copy by 7 p m and a messenger will deliver. The notice lists contact numbers Crawford 1334 and C-1331, addresses postage rates, and deadlines for mail subscriptions. It notes office hours, rural and urban zones, and excludes liability for unsolicited submissions.
The Tribune urges readers to avoid idle gossip and rumors, to refrain from criticizing without knowledge, and to maintain faith in America and trust in government. It advocates prudent discourse and responsible public engagement.
A Christmas reflection speaks of the star over Bethlehem as a beacon of hope amid world troubles. It urges readers to open their eyes and hearts to the message of Christmas and find the peace the Christ child brought.
Nine Midwest universities join Indiana University Kentucky Louisville Dayton Miami Ohio State Ohio University Cincinnati and Xavier to pool resources for 30 minute drama programs. Cincinnati College of Music lab led by Uberto Neely with anonymous $1000 donor support. Council aims to test TV as mass education lab inform educators and engage the public in dramatic educational values.
A striking figure sits among peers at the round table of modern science, described as a mysterious new knight. The passage hints at profound knowledge and a pivotal role in late twentieth century advancements.
The article lauds Sir William G. Penney as Britain’s pioneer in atomic weaponry. It notes his Knighting by Queen Elizabeth, his Wisconsin education from 1931 to 1933, and work on the Los Alamos project in 1944. The piece contrasts Merlin’s magic with Excalibur and celebrates Anglo American scientific collaboration.
The piece argues that amid wealth and luxury we should cherish friendship, family, freedom, and relative prosperity. It cites a proverb that a dinner of herbs with love is better than a stall ox with hatred, urging gratitude over envy.
The Toledo district elected independent Frazier Reams to the House, defeating a Democrat and Republican rival with 74 000 votes to 61 000 and 46 000 respectively. Reams, a former Democratic public official, aligns with Democrats on roll calls but often breaks with the party.
The piece traces the word mess from its Latin roots meaning sent and its kitchen origins to dining groups and leftovers. It links the term to the card table and finally to politics, noting how a jumbled assortment grew into a political metaphor.
Allied forces report a ruined city in Metalanim harbor Ponape Caroline Islands built of basalt blocks larger than pyramids. Venice like canals line the streets with unknown builders and date. British archaeologist Egerton Sykes leads a expedition to solve its origin and the broader Pacific race question.
Superintendent C J Waits and Assistant Superintendent J M Tilley will attend a teachers meeting in Indianapolis. Major G A Gass left Milwaukee to spend Christmas with family. Princeton students Charles and Eugene Nebeker returned home for vacation. A rash of licenses was issued with 31 new licenses. Two autos collided at Sixth and Walnut with no serious injuries. Ralph Stewart returned from naval service to visit family. John Moore of Logansport was found dead at the Stag Hotel from a likely heart attack. Temperatures ranged 42 to 44 degrees with no rain and no white Christmas expected.
Five questions cover birth place of Mohammed, the meaning of cardiac, Cervera's fleet in a war, Indian and French forces against New England in 1690, and the missing words of a sentence ending with and the girl.
A cautionary note advises patient behavior under stress and suggests some success may come next year. It reflects on how a child born under certain influences might need help during periods of strain.
The note defines ingratiate as a transitive verb meaning to bring oneself into another's favor. It traces origin to in plus Latin gratia meaning favor, explaining pronunciation as in gra shi ate.
A compact quotation notes the present life as a time of peak vision when faculties work in harmony. The line attributes this clarity to alignment of mind and perception.
Lucretia Bori the opera star Michael Curtis motion picture director and Ruth Chatterton actress are noted as having birthdays today in today’s entertainment column.
The notes recall 1809 birth of Kit Carson a famed frontiersman scout and soldier. It also marks 1871 the opening of the Suez Canal in Egypt and 1943 when General Dwight Eisenhower was named to command Allied European theater forces in World War II.
The entry lists Mecca as the spiritual center, describes the heart and region around it, and notes the upper orifice of the stomach in a compact reference.
The British have assigned the naval ship Challenger to conduct scientific studies of the sea reflecting the growing importance of ocean research.
Observers doubt near term organic unity between the AFL and CIO despite talks after Jan 1. Meany says merger odds are eight to five against. Reuther backs a unified front but rival unions may resist, risking splinter factions. Ike stresses decisive leadership, NATO faces jet standardization disputes with France Italy and the Netherlands, national pride influencing weapons choices.
United Press report warns that a 70 million acre mesquite invasion across the southwest endangers cattle ranges. It chokes grazing, accelerates erosion, and raises costs for ranchers while offering limited value for fuel or posts. The Agriculture Department study recommends uprooting shrubs and using sodium arsenite or oils for large plants, noting costs are repaid within nine years through higher forage production.
In both Nationalist Taiwan and Communist China the term coolie is banned and considered disrespectful to labor. Authorities warn it may lead to jail if used near police. The term, vulgar in Chinese, originates from ku li meaning bitter power and was once common south of the Yangtze.
Watertown engineers from Western Electric report they can draw a tungsten wire to .0003 inch using a diamond die and chemical polishing with caustic soda and table salt to fit specialty electronic tube grids.
Born today you show adventure and recklessness if unkept. You have talent and versatility, can analyze quickly, and handle crises well. You may write brilliantly, perhaps for the stage, and lead with strong intuition. Optimistic, you care for others and seek heart led happiness in marriage.
A brief Christmas horoscope notes joyful home celebrations for Capricorn and Cancer, gratefulness for Aquarius, fulfillment for Pisces, and happiness for Aries. It advises generosity for Taurus, a possible life event for Gemini, calm for Virgo, patience for Libra, a Christmas Day letter for Scorpio, spiritual focus for Sagittarius, and hints at new beginnings for Leo.
Hollywood actor Don Gordon 26 a Navy gunner in real life plays the heavy in Universal-International's Girls in the Night a New York East Side killer who murders to cover tracks. He describes preferring hate to love and explains how a chance discovery by Harvey Lembeck launched his screen career and underlines the bold, ruthless role he embraces to leave a lasting impression.
Japan's transportation ministry will send a 60 man salvage team to the Philippines to study raising 184 Japanese vessels sunk in World War II. Most ships are considered too deep to salvage.
Doctor explains endometriosis where endometrial tissue grows outside the womb. It commonly affects women aged 31 to 40, causes severe menstrual pain, bleeding, and back or rectal pain, and often requires surgery. hysterectomy is avoided for women of childbearing age.
The electroencephalograph is an instrument used for measuring brain waves. It diagnoses brain disorders, localizes certain brain tumors, and measures damage after brain injury. It can also determine excessive barbiturate intake.
New York theater coverage notes Bette Davis stirs audience while debuting in Broadway revue Two s Company. Mixed reviews blame weak score by Vernon Duke and uneven writing by Ogden Nash and others. Robbins choreography lacks freshness though Nora Kaye’s presence adds lift. Davis shines in Tallulah Bankhead impression and hillbilly TV turn.
A collection of concise notes covers Grand Coulee’s glacier origin, North Carolina sweet potato value at nine million dollars, a sugar beet factory capacity of 6 000 tons daily, Hong Kong area, farm electrification, Joseph Jefferson in Rip Van Winkle, Canal Street history, refrigerator steel content, El Salvador’s status, ice ages in North America, San Juan Puerto Rico’s population rank, and iron ore ballast use.
A humorous riposte essay surveys laugh contests and media culture with quips about national Laugh Week love of Russia, pro football banquets, and changing signs of prosperity. It contrasts radio and TV audiences with semi pro status and notes shifting home gadgets from cars to television aerials.
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