Editorial Motto Cited From Voltaire Quoted by Tribune
The Terre Haute Tribune presents a quotation attributed to Voltaire about defending free speech. The piece frames the saying as a guiding principle for editorial stance and public discourse.
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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1973
Page
4
The Terre Haute Tribune presents a quotation attributed to Voltaire about defending free speech. The piece frames the saying as a guiding principle for editorial stance and public discourse.
Terre Haute police aided two young soldiers stranded by a winter storm. After hearing their story in Vincennes from Ft. Sill Oklahoma the officers collected funds bought bus tickets home and provided a hearty meal restoring Christmas spirit and faith in humanity.
Secretary Caspar Weinberger Signals broad adoption of generic drugs over brand names in HEW policy. The move aims to save government money and could reshape private prescribing habits, despite industry opposition and ongoing debate. Consumer advocate Ralph Nader cites hospital use and a Senate subcommittee discussion supporting generics.
Editorial argues Kuwait must punish terrorists in custody for hijacking violence that killed 32 in Rome and Athens. It urges Arab states to purge Palestine guerrillas by denying sanctuary and arms and by taking decisive action beyond verbal condemnation.
The White House forbids chartered press flights to accompany Nixon to Florida while the Ford family uses an Air Force jet for a Colorado holiday. Critics say the move undermines press access, especially amid Watergate pressures and ongoing scrutiny of the president.
On the Line recalls a centuries spanning portrait of Jesus seeking a vacation on Earth. The narrator notes the era’s hotels and a troubled hospitality scene as He arrives in New York just before Christmas, with archangel Michael offering a ride and plain wonder at human transport.
Hal Boyle reflects on frequent traffic jams in Tallahassee compared with his memories of New York congestion. He recalls long red tail lights on major expressways and bottlenecks that turn three lanes into two, while noting the irony of cleaner air during idling detours.
Dr. Lester Coleman warns against using thyroid tablets for weight loss, especially without prescription. Thyroid hormones require precise tests and dosing tied to deficiency. OTC purchases pose hazards. Emphasizes reducing calories and other safer weight loss methods.
A full page of daily forecasts features a December 27 lookahead for each zodiac sign. It cautions on false impressions, urges intellectual effort, and advises self awareness, with a note to continue reading on Page 22, Col. 4.
In this vivid account John P. Roche recalls an ice storm that knocked out electricity across the north side of town. He and his wife improvised with blankets and a camp stove as trees slid under weight, limbs fell, and sump pumps fought back as consumers waited for power to return.
Terre Haute Tribune established 1894 and Tribune Star Publishing Co address details listed. Information covers subscription rates for Indiana Illinois and surrounding areas. Notices include mail deadlines and editor and manager names.
Salesman Bob Gore reports winter driving in Missouri with some sections at 20 miles per hour and a night in Vandalia jail due to scarce hotels. Kiwanis Terre Haute wishes John L Thompson a long retirement after his banking career ends. Army Sgt Larry K Price, son of Carroll Price, served in Germany during Reforger V. wife Linda resides in Clinton. Navy BT2 Mark E Parkes, son of Stanley Parkes, returned to Long Beach after six months aboard USS John Paul Jones. Local visitors Joe OConnor, George Waugh, and Alex Menestrina attended Terre Haute Rotary. Charlie and Reba Handy celebrate their 47th wedding anniversary.
Whitehorse resident writes to a Vancouver maternity shop complaining that her dress order was not delivered on time and requests cancellation. She notes her own delivery was faster than the shop's.
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