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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1952
Page
4
The Terre Haute Gazette founded in 1869 and The Terre Haute Tribune established in 1894 mark early local journalism, reflecting a longstanding press tradition in Terre Haute.
Notice provides phone numbers and hours to receive Tribune copies by 6:00 p m and 7:00 p m, with messenger delivery. It lists office contacts Crawford 1334 and 1331 for circulation sports editor composing room and editorial department and outlines mail rates and a disclaimer for unsolicited submissions dated March 2, 1879.
The Tribune urges readers to avoid gossip and unfounded criticism about government. It emphasizes faith in America and cautions against spreading rumors while encouraging informed discussion about public affairs.
National Production Authority experts say material supplies may rise enough to end civilian material controls by June 30. A new production and distribution directive system could replace the plan, directing output for defense while easing civilian production. The steel, copper, and aluminum plans would be affected, with steel already at high production and allocations for nearly 800,000 cars in Q1 1953 and a potential rise to 1,050,000 cars with another allocation.
The text reports White House plans for Ike’s January 20 inauguration to avoid publicity stunts and divisive themes. No commercial plugs will be allowed and floats will depict states’ ties to Eisenhower or the national goal of peace based on prosperity.
A local life insurance firm reports Leap Year marriages are down rather than up. The piece notes women gained courting rights this year yet wedding rates fell to a 20 year low, drawing a humorous salute to St. Patrick and Kilkenny’s Miss Mary Murphy who urged proposals.
The article notes St Patrick and Scottish law linking Leap Year proposals to penalties. Women who propose in Leap Year risk marriage if accepted, or a silk gown and kiss if declined. Scottish men who do not answer with an engagement ring owe one pound. The piece describes Leap Year as challenging for bachelors.
Senator McCarthy predicts Eisenhower will allow Congress access to FBI secret files to judge loyalty of public employees. He warns that the files include rumors and false accusations, requiring careful vetting to avoid derailing the FBI. He argues exposing informants would curb the bureau’s usefulness.
University of California researchers James F. Rinehart and Henry D. Moon report mucoprotein deposits in arteries of 250 coronary thrombosis victims, suggesting arterial hardening ties to protein metabolism rather than fat. The finding reconsiders cholesterol as a killer once blamed for hardened arteries.
Two British doctors in the British Medical Journal link smoking to lung cancer, especially in heavy smokers. They note pipes may be safer than cigarettes, call for more data, and suggest other urban pollutants like chimney smoke and car exhaust may contribute to cancer. The Greeks’ motto Medenagan, meaning nothing in excess, is cited.
A New York policeman shot and killed a man for refusing to take cover during a rehearsal for a bomb attack. The writer argues the death shows the need for strict precautions and questions the reaction of bystanders.
Archaeology notes indicate ancient Crete’s sword users favored overhand strokes similar to dagger swings, revealing a distinctive fighting technique. The finding relies on stylistic analysis of Minoan artifacts and contextual bronze age weaponry.
A roundup of events from four decades ago includes William Soule winning a county infirmary coal contract, a New York strike of 125000 garment workers, sentiment on labor leaders' sentences, new police detectives, and social notes on clubs, dances, and marriage licenses in Terre Haute.
Troy Sanders of Paramount argues that movie scores should be audible in parts of films especially where there is no dialogue. He says music enhances the story aids characterization and can convey drama as effectively as dialogue.
The entry notes Lanai as the sixth largest Hawaiian island nicknamed the Pineapple island due to its pineapple industry. It cites Theodore Roosevelt’s phrase my hat is in the ring and mentions Texas as the largest rural population state. Walt Whitman is listed as poet and also a carpenter printer teacher and newspaperman. Typhoons may span 500 miles.
A rapid-fire roundup of Hollywood gossip and political scoops from Walter Winchell. Notes on Florida Governor Warren and others, marriages, divorces, social clashes, and upcoming events with names like Nina, Gloria Grahame, Mary Rogers, and Josephine Baker.
Born today you show deep understanding of people and motivations. You value independence yet care to follow rules. You have intellect, business sense, and quick action. You may hide true thoughts and risk misunderstandings without inner check. Restlessness must be managed to use talents fully.
Capricorn to Aquarius offer guidance for New Year moods and actions. Each sign is urged to focus on optimism, calm, and self improvement, with plans for celebrations and personal goals. The piece closes noting timely resolutions.
This grab bag asks why Lou Gehrig earned the nickname The Iron Man. It seeks the rulers assassinated in Marseilles in 1934, asks which US state was first to temperance law, names Scheherazade’s composer, and requests one landlocked South American country.
A compact, period tone quotation contrasts human fault with moral ideals. The line condemns falling into sin, condemns dwelling there, condemns sin grieving Christ, and condemns sin separating from God, presenting a ladder of virtue.
The term refers to seize or arrest as a verb historical sense. It also covers to become aware of perceive or recognize the meaning with anxiety dread or fear. Origin traces to French and Latin roots meaning to seize or grasp.
In 1853 the Gadsden Purchase and a new boundary treaty were ratified by the United States and Mexico. In 1946 the United Nations Atomic Energy Commission accepted a U S control plan by a 10 to 0 vote with Russia and Poland abstaining.
The text suggests a favorable period for study and personal growth. It predicts a profitable year for academic work, and that a child born under these auspices will be intellectual with notable qualities.
Richard Powers Erwin Rudolph and Pete Layden have birthdays today marking notable blue river era figures in screen sports and football. Pascals.
A New York Yankees first baseman stretched a streak beyond two thousand consecutive games. The note mentions the period's notable figures and a historic assassination linked to King Alexander of Yugoslavia and French diplomat Jean Louis Barthou. Context includes 1851 Maine and Rimsky-Korsakov, with Bolivia and Paraguay referenced.
Baldness has multiple causes and no universal cure. Some cases respond to thyroid extract or dermatitis treatment, while alopecia areata may regrow with cortisone in select patients. Scalp massage can aid growth. full body baldness often has poor regrowth prospects.
A reader reports monthlong trouble swallowing solids while liquids pass easily. The answer notes many diseases can cause this, including constriction of the esophagus from tumors, enlarged vessels, or infection.
CBS drama Biff Baker U S A uses a six man camera crew in Europe for two months visiting Paris the Riviera Berne London Stockholm Vienna Berlin Rome Luxembourg and Andora before filming in Hollywood Alan Hale Jr stars as Biff and discusses balancing acting with selling vacuum cleaners He explains the show aims for authentic human character driven stories with occasional mystery or adventure across international settings
A compact recap of trivia items from William Ritt notes diverse facts. From rail speed and Cordell Hull to the Smithsonian and Panama Canal, it catalogues historical milestones and curious details across science, geography, and culture.
Patrolman Norman Pree witnessed a car crash and found a woman driver backed by a Skid Row derelict paid five dollars to testify that the other car caused the impact. The officer soon learned of the paid witness and the alleged deception.
Forty three forestry students from Burma China India Indonesia Indo China Malaya Pakistan and North Borneo attend a six month training course in mechanized logging operations in Manila.
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