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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1968
Page
4
The Terre Haute Tribune editorial quotes Voltaire saying he may disapprove of speech but defends the right to say it. The piece underscores commitment to freedom of expression and open discussion in a historic reference.
The Federal Council for Science and Technology notes noise levels are rising by about a factor of two each decade. Prolonged exposure causes permanent hearing loss and may impair other senses. Six to eighteen million U.S. workers breathe excessive noise, with traffic and modern buildings adding to the problem. Action urged beyond discussion.
A Northern Illinois University biologist, Dr. Sidney Mittler, reports caffeine in fruit flies causes chromosome changes akin to those that would cause birth defects in humans. He cautions there is no proven link to human harm but notes it’s worth consideration for caffeine users.
The piece praises Caltech students for turning frustrations into a constructive research project and urges similar campus initiatives. It argues that peaceful, determined dissent is legitimate and that vigorous intellectual activity, not violence, marks good education.
FAA officials face a hard choice on whether to set flight quotas at the five busiest airports. They weigh delaying action against acting now to prevent trouble, accepting private aviation inconvenience. Critics say restrictions were unnecessary, but the FAA argues that readiness before a crisis is essential and that increasing system capacity remains the ultimate solution.
A New York reader describes his wife’s indignant reaction to the Pueblo crew’s accounts and laments Washington’s restraint. He argues for tougher action against Russia and Haiphong suppliers, while considering marriage split over U S policy. The piece ends noting continuation on Page 5.
On this day in 1869 W F Sample of Mount Vernon Ohio patented chewing gum and in 1908 the four wheel automobile brake was patented. The riddles ask who wrote The Owl and the Pussycat the present name of Persia the number of gills in a pint what a narghileh is and whether anthracite coal is hard or soft.
In Washington a humor column recalls a Texan father who jokes he may not live to see another Texan president. He lights up at the idea of an anti inauguration ball on Nixon’s day, proposing separate de inauguation events for Humphrey and Wallace backers to contrast the official balls.
Born today you have high energy and need activity to avoid low moods tied to restlessness. Your strong body, mind and spirit demand growth through exercise and learning. Career and social life improve when you blend intellect with physical energy, with cycles of fortune and setback guiding eventual success. Capricorn through Sagittarius readings follow.
Indiana and Illinois readership rates listed for for evenings and Sundays with annual and quarterly options. Includes postal and filing details, publication dates, and contact notices for copy delivery. Names Tribune Star Publishing Co and Terre Haute post office appear among regulatory notices and rates.
Jim Bishop recalls Chicago magnate Philip Wrigley, owner of the Wrigley Building, Catalina Island, the Chicago Cubs, and gum brands. The piece paints his wealth, honesty, and oddities from evenings at the Wrigley Building to barroom anecdotes and Sunday car work.
London writer Vanessa Redgrave condemns U S policy in Vietnam by joining American haters. Dustin Hoffman earns rave notices for Jimmy Shine. Debs Beverly Knight and Susan Sheldon dominate Miami Beach chatter. Tiny Tim’s Vegas payday, boosted by heavy polish costs, draws notice. Frankee’s wheaties replaced by chocolate Treats. Rumor mill and NY critics tease La Adler and The Fixer. Milton Berle’s Broadway return falters after five performances. Cliff Robertson’s Charly path to film success mirrors Hustler Days of Wine and Roses lessons. 20th Century Fox teases Burton Beatty pairings. Irony dept notes hi jack term origin in Prohibition era crime. Continued on Page 5. Col. 7.
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