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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1955
Page
4
The Terre Haute Tribune and Gazette publish with separate start years 1894 and 1889. Call the Tribune offices for delivery issues by specific Crawford numbers and times. Mailing zones list rates for Evening and Sunday plus other options and a 1903 post office class notice.
The Tribune counsels readers to avoid rumors and criticism without facts, urging trust in American institutions and disciplined discussion about government. It emphasizes the value of informed dialogue and civic responsibility.
The article lauds Mayor Tucker for a third term, praising city records and department proficiency. It highlights low crime, strong police work, sanitary conditions, and broad public support with a 3 558 plurality, noting loyal aides and steady governance over eight years.
The article describes turning the old Twelfth Night custom into a modern civic celebration. Neighbors gather to burn Christmas trees and greens at a central spot, ending with carols and refreshments. The practice disposes of greens safely and boosts neighborhood cooperation.
Indian Prime Minister Nehru expressed discomfort with Khrushchev and Bulganin in India. He faulted Soviet speeches that distorted history to claim the West started World War II, calling the falsehoods blatant yet weakening Soviet propaganda. Nehru seeks neutrality while facing pressure from both sides.
Nehru faces blunt remarks from Russian leaders and a cooled Western response. He seeks friendship with both sides yet provokes both, a delicate position that tests his authority and judgment in international relations.
American technical experts visiting Russia offered cautious praise for Russian industry while noting antiquated equipment and a shortage of imported tools. They warned against complacency, acknowledging Russia’s ongoing effort to increase heavy machinery output despite prioritizing consumer goods and labor intensity.
The Federal Trade Commission notes 1955 had the most mergers in 25 years with mining and manufacturing leading the surge. Economists expect 1956 to slow due to consolidated candidates and Justice Department opposition. Notable deals include Remington Rand and Sperry forming Sperry Rand. Bethlehem Steel and Youngstown Sheet and Tube face antitrust challenges.
A London society view of early Labor paints it as an impertinent force yet notes its leaders Hugh Gaitskell and Clement Attlee came from elite schools Winchester and Haileybury. The piece argues class should not dictate party choice and stresses measured voting.
The radish originates from the Old World and reached America from Europe or Asia. Its broadest culinary use is found in Oriental cuisines, where it features prominently in dishes and garnishes.
Marriage licenses listed for Fred Hoppen garner and Hazel M. Cole Simeon S to Mary Jarvis and Arthur E. Henry to Viola Duzenberry. John Hefty sets a bowling record with 639 across three games in a city championship at Central Bowling alleys. Regular Y M C A meeting planned on Cherry street Thursday.
The Empire State Building stands about 1 454 feet tall to its tip, roughly 1 000 feet taller than the Eiffel Tower. An alter ego is a secondary self or persona. The Benjamin of a family refers to the youngest son. The libretto of Four Saints in Three Acts was written by Gertrude Stein. The Rosetta Stone still exists and is in the British Museum.
A readable note predicts a year of at least average attainment for those celebrating birthdays today. It suggests the birthday child may be endowed with great courage and force of character.
Happy birthday to William Ritt author editor and syndicated columnist Emmanuel List opera baritone former heavyweight champion Jess Willard and Dub Jones professional football player.
PICARESQUE definition and origin explain rogue hero fiction from Spanish roots. Describes usage and etymology tracing to picaro.
Born on this date are Andrew Johnson 1808 and William Ewart Gladstone 1809, both prominent leaders in U.S. and U.K. history. In 1940 Franklin D. Roosevelt announced Lend-Lease aid to Allies, followed in 1951 by the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission announcing electricity from atomic energy.
A reflective quotation attributes to Samuel Johnson the belief that Providence prevents any one person from becoming so influential that their exit would fracture society. It discusses restraint on tyranny and the value of communal balance.
A playful exchange puzzles readers with a riddle about height 1 263 feet and clues to a bosom friend the youngest son the late Gertrude Stein and a confirmation that something is in the British Museum.
In Cheboygan Michigan Mrs William Blaszczak received a blue ribbon from the Northern Michigan Fair. Her daughter Nancy aged 11 entered a pan of muffins with her mother's coffee cake and won a red ribbon for the muffins.
Walter Winchell on Broadway reports on New York social life with the Sans Souci Havana opening, diamonded parties at Elsa Maxwell events, and intertwined rumors involving Denise Darcel, the Gilberts, and various stars. It notes high society wealth at a Waldorf gathering and the Coast’s entertainment chatter, plus a fan letter from Muriel Window.
United Press reports new products include a flat folding metal lunchbox 8 2 by 5 1 2 inches inside enamel finish white interior brown exterior red plaid sides. Also feature work gloves with Bakelite resin lining resisting solvents after 24 hour baths. Sheer therapeutic 51 gauge stockings for elastic wearers offering graduated support from ankle to thigh.
A new automatic thermostatic control keeps shower water temperature and pressure constant. It uses a dial setting and automatically shuts off if cold water fails or hot water exceeds 110 degrees for safety.
Born today you show courage and high temper learn to wait for the right time to move. This zodiac round includes Gladstone Goodyear and others. Capricorn through Sagittarius provide daily guidance and party hints with a closing copyright line.
A yo yo filled Broadway season features The Amazing Adele targets on tour with choreographers refining chorus girls. Rodgers and Hammerstein Pipe Dream plays at Shubert Theater with a toy left by a playboy in a scene. Stratford Ontario's Shakespeare Festival troupe tours Britain next summer for Henry V and possibly Oedipus Rex. The Three Penny Opera hits 100th off Broadway performance at Theater de Lys in Greenwich Village after earlier 96 shows this spring.
Tore Segelcke, leading Norwegian dramatic actress on a year long leave thanks to a scholarship from the American Scandinavian Foundation, will present a one woman show in a single matinee at Town Hall on April 8. Broadway producer Guthrie Mc Clintic will present and she will appear in other key cities afterward.
Robert Fletcher, known for costume design, will act as Edgar in Orson Welles King Lear at City Center this month. Welles was impressed by his grasp of the production and asked him to read for the role, and Fletcher will wear one of his own costumes.
A newspaper piece urges those with hearing loss to consult a doctor, choose the right device, and wear a hearing aid. It notes ear trumpets once drew amusement but modern aids are small and inconspicuous, improving social participation and outlook in the new year.
The answer notes that while some exercises can train a nearsighted person to see a little better, they do not correct the underlying focusing deformity.
Pentagon reports Army legal aid offices on posts worldwide offer free guidance to servicemen and dependents. In six months of 1955 they logged 153,459 client contacts, as Col. Charles M. Munnecke notes the service provides listening support and practical legal counsel.
Guido Cantelli will conduct Mozart Cosi Fan Tutti in La Scala's new chamber opera hall in Milan. He is released from January duties with the New York Philharmonic, to be replaced by Pierre Monteux Max Rudolf and Franco Autoni. Cosi postponed to January 27 with Cantelli to lead four weeks from March 12. The Little Orchestra under Thomas Sherman presented Orrego Salas Cantata de Navidad and Morto Goulds tap dance concerto featuring Danny Daniels, marking Town Hall's first tap dance performance. Orrego Salas is a Chilean.
North Platte Neb editors of the Lincoln County Tribune say they will eliminate headlines to free space for local news items. The change aims to expand coverage of community events and notices in each edition.
Pottsville Pennsylvania Tower City High School Band Mothers Club voted to rename itself the Band Aides. The change reflects a lighter, more unified group identity for school musical activities and events.
French violinist Zino Francescatti will begin his 17th US season in January with a tour across 13 states, ending with his 45th concert with the New York Philharmonic. He debuted in the US with the orchestra in November 1939. The New Music Quartet wins State Department International Exchange Program approval for a three week North Africa tour and performances in Italy Germany France and Spain. The Philadelphia Orchestra revived Copland's Billy the Kid for December and Daphnis and Chloe on the same program. Richard Dodgers cancels all Rodgers program engagements for March pension fund benefit after surgery. violnist David Oistrakh performs December pension fund benefit concert in Philadelphia and later in New York with Phony.
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