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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1968
Page
4
The Terre Haute Tribune presents an editorial nod to Voltaire’s famous line about defending free speech. The piece frames dissent as essential to a robust public dialogue and urges readers to uphold first amendment protections amid contested viewpoints.
A northern Ohio coalition of garden clubs historical societies and conservationists wins backing from the federal Department of Transportation to require public say in where federally aided highways are built. The move aims to curb disruption of neighborhoods and protect scenic features.
A University of California team reports ammonia gas in dust clouds near the galaxy center, suggesting complex molecules that could form life's building blocks. The finding adds weight to the possibility of extraterrestrial life beyond Earth, though far from science fiction monsters.
The piece argues unions often strike when the public is most vulnerable, citing a New York fuel-oil truck strike amid snow, holidays, and widespread illness. It urges better settlement methods to prevent public risk and warns that failure to agree could provoke legislative action.
The piece notes a modest renascence of beards as a respectable adornment and calls attention to electric shaver makers sensing a trend. It argues the clean cut look never left and that more mature American men still prize smooth faces, while beards appear more often beyond hippie stereotype.
Desmond Doran, an Irish Holy Ghost Father, spends six years in Biafra before the war. Out of the country when hostilities begin, he seeks a dangerous path back to his flock passing front lines. Lisbon becomes base as he befriends four American gun runners, plotting a covert arms run.
Q&A prompts cover Sabine women, Enoch Arden, the Nutmeg State, banyan uniqueness, and white coal. Also quotes from Shaw and Tennyson, a 1931 Pulitzer musical, plus quick facts on marsupial traits, Broadway opening of Of Thee I Sing, and a list of facts including Connecticut and waterpower.
New York columnist reflects on Christmas as a harsh test of character and fortitude. He likens the holiday strain to an Army survival course, noting weariness across ages and the social tensions of office parties and gift anxiety.
A zodiac based forecast urges Pisces to reassess plans, while Aries must heed hidden currents. The signs Gemini to Sagittarius receive day by day guidance on work, home life, and relationships, emphasizing calm under pressure and proactive communication to avert family tensions.
Public notice of subscription rates for Terre Haute newspapers includes Indiana and Illinois regions with pricing for daily evening Sundays and longer terms. Also outlines mail handling, delivery commitments, and publishing rights with Associated Press affiliation and manuscript policy.
Tribunes staffers recount holiday scenes with family life and gifts while recognizing local Donnelley employees for 1968 achievements. Marine Pfc Terry Schell serves in Vietnam during Christmas with the First Marine Division. Three Terre Hauteans tied to Apollo 8 history aboard USS Guadalcanal and USS Sandoval, sons of local families.
Dear Marianne Means argues for up-to-date election laws to improve turnout. He notes 120 million eligible voters in 1968 but only 27 million cast ballots, urges better registration access, persistent voter lists, absentee rules harmonization, and mobile centers, comparing voter rights to modern computerized taxpayer lists. He emphasizes ABILITY to vote for all eligible citizens and recalls historical limits on suffrage.
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