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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1955
Page
4
Public notice style item lists subscription rates for The Tribune and The Gazette in Terre Haute dates back to 1903 with contact lines, office numbers, and delivery rules. It notes post office filing statements and liability disclaimer for unsolicited manuscripts and photos.
The platform calls readers to avoid petty criticism without facts, shun idle gossip, preserve faith in America, resist undermining government, and stop spreading rumors. It champions responsible discourse and civic trust.
Dr. Arthur A. Hauck of the University of Maine told a Tufts convocation that colleges may permit business firms to recruit graduates on campus. He says a campaign by admired teachers could attract able young people, but funding and competitive salaries are needed to launch such efforts.
David S. Goodman explains in Today's Health why patients with infected toes may still require chest X rays. He argues routine X rays help detect deadly diseases early, allowing timely treatment and prevention.
Britain struggles to diversify the House of Lords where Conservatives dominate. Proposals to grant titles or allowances meet resistance from Labor, who balk at costs while the Lords retain no salary and a lingering veto power.
A commentary notes that in democratic systems no legislature functions without an opposition party. It argues the opposition prevents majority overreach and that when the opposition is weakened, the ruling party grows anxious about accountability.
The piece recalls Soviet threats to veto the UN membership of 18 nations including Mongolia and six European states. Moscow later withdrew the veto on Outer Mongolia and retained a ban on Japan, with cautious praise for the reversal but memories of pressure and intimidation linger.
Senator John F Kennedy argues in the New York Times that politicians face intensifying scrutiny and tough choices. He notes other professionals also decide under pressure but a political vote can ruin a career, highlighting the unique limelight on public figures.
The Poujadists led by Pierre Poujade push tax resistance with about 850 000 dues paying members. The group acts as a pressure force and has nearly toppled Edgar Faure’s government, with Poujade described as a demagogue appealing to selfish interests.
Friends say Senator William F Knowland faces a White House freeze out as he weighs a GOP presidential bid. He would enter primaries only if Eisenhower does not run for a second term. Stassen says a late announcement is possible. Knowland plans to announce around February 1 if conditions allow.
Chicago circuit court judges test a two shift plan with one judge in court from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a second from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. In December thirteen visiting out of town judges joined five regular judges to conduct the trial.
Marriage licenses list Columbus Ed gar Robinson to Edna Matlock Herman L. Snack to Goldie Baugh and William Woll to Essie Monroe. Sleets cause damage. Births recorded and social events noted as Terre Haute recalls 1916 happenings.
New Year's Eve 1955 marks the last day of the year. Notable events include Jacques Cartier born in 1491 and George Washington retiring from the British colonial Army in 1758. Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, and the U S Parcel Post system began in 1913.
The entry explains the noun renascence meaning rebirth or revival and traces its origin to Latin renasci meaning to be born again. It presents renascens as the present participle form and clarifies pronunciation.
For Sunday January 1 1956 a newborn child is described as bold ambitious and likely fortunate. The oracle notes excellent fortunes and strong drive for the day’s baby.
On New Year’s Day January 1 1946 greetings go to Gen George C Marshall former Secretary of State Nobel Peace Prize winner Stanley Reed associate justice Arthur N Banto scientist and baseball figures Tommy Byrne Ted Gray Also honored Edwin Franko Goldman bandmaster composer Alexander Smallens musical director Dana Andrews film star Earl Torgeson and Carl Schwab baseball players.
Ramon Magsaysay and references to The Salton Sea appear among quiz items. The list includes names such as French-1828-1905 and a 1932 date along with a description of Janus the two faced Roman god indicating past and future.
A column recalls Jean Dalrymple bringing Tallulah Bankhead to New York City Center for A Streetcar Named Desire in mid February. Tales recount meeting Tallulah, vip chatter, and a mix of amusing and curious notes on actors, officials, and celebrities in 1940s Manhattan.
Hans Otto Meissner surveys Richard Sorge the double agent who fed the Germans and Japanese to the Russians with uncertainty about his fate after capture. Sebastien Arbo’s Cervantes biography translated by Lisa Barca portrays Don Quixote creator through vivid life and war era scenes. Barbara Frost’s Innocent Bystander follows Marka DeLancey a young attorney amid murders and legal twists in a tense mystery.
The book by famed diner expert Maurice Dreier distills dining wisdom from vast travel and visits to over ten thousand restaurants. It compares dining to painting and covers etiquette, ordering, tip customs, and expectations of food and service, including ocean liners planes and foreign venues.
The December 31 column guides readers born on that day to focus on a single interest for lasting success. It lists notable figures sharing the birthdate and offers zodiac forecasts for each sign, urging rest, reflection, and decisive plans for the coming year.
Anita Ekberg tours Rome seeking cultural tutelage from Anna Magnani on acting craft. Magnani calls Ekberg a performer with latent ability and advises developing a personal style she can believe in, while Ekberg eyes further European lessons.
Dr Peter Olafson of Cornell University detects a mysterious cattle disease in Israel tied to grease on mechanized farms. The grease contains chlorinated naphthalene, affecting cattle on highly mechanized operations and causing large meat losses in 1949.
A holiday health note urges mindful snacking at gatherings. Choose carrot sticks or radish roses over canapes, sip lingerable beverages, and favor fresh fruits and vegetables between meals. Emphasizes milk with meals and notes chocolate bars and hamburgers share calories but not nutrition.
Question asks if milk and sugar cause mucus or worsen sinus symptoms. Answer states there is no evidence that milk or sugar adversely affect sinus disease.
The 1955 market followed a rising pattern with higher highs amid record production earnings and dividends. Experts care to forecast 1956 with cautious optimism, citing possible tax cuts and easing rates but political factors clouding the outlook. Industrial and rail averages hit record highs. May to July saw the largest gains, while Sept 26 marked the steepest single day drop after Eisenhower’s illness.
Navy engineers run life like ocean storms at the David Taylor Model Basin Craderock Maryland to study hull design navigation and ship motion. Tests use 186 acre basin with wood wax models to reduce pitch and roll and curb seasickness while saving fuel and machinery costs.
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