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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1965
Page
4
An editorial echoes Voltaire's defense of free expression, noting that disagreement does not erase the value of diverse viewpoints. The piece argues for robust public discourse and cautions against silencing opposing opinions.
A U S forces program targets Vietcong food supply in South Vietnam. Air Force herbicide spraying can ruin up to 90 percent of crops when timed correctly. Peasants may lose surplus rice, be forced to sell to government or be taxed, or have rice destroyed. Some methods risk harming innocent farmers and eroding support.
The article discusses IRS usage of wiretaps and eavesdropping in tax cases, noting Commissioner Sheldon Cohen’s cautious stance. He says such methods were limited to “racketeer type” cases but warns one abuse endangers constitutional rights and civil liberties for all citizens. He claims overzealous probes have been corrected, yet even a single case is unacceptable.
Two recent stories reveal the scale of the narcotics network. One reports a 57 million dollar heroin seizure, the largest in U S history. The other, citing a United Nations Narcotics Commission study, says only about 10 percent of illegal drugs are seized globally.
New York AP column notes many will regret their New Year revelry on Saturday after New Year's Eve. The piece humorously lists useless actions to pass the final hours of 1965 and wake up in 1966 with a blue mood. It laments overindulgence and offers mundane alternatives like calling a friend, listening to a spouse, or staring at the night sky.
Born today you value beauty and noble ideals, likely to pursue social work and help the less fortunate. Tomorrow’s signs warn Capricorns to avoid risky resolutions, Aquarians of health issues, and Geminis to start New Year commitments. Leos may plan important journeys. A humorous aside ends with a New Year joke about a bluebird feeling empty.
By Bob Considine New York predicts 1966 will be unforgettable. He says the war in Viet Nam ends and reconstruction begins in both North and South Viet Nam. He notes possible complaints from Rightfests but expects cooler heads to prevail and mentions ongoing reparations to the Philippines.
A mosaic of trivia and satire opens with quiz questions on dental anatomy geography and authorship, then shifts to humorous forecasts for 1966. It riffs on politics culture and technology, predicting UN shifts, peace prospects, fashion and media trends with sweeping, satirical flair.
The Terre Haute Tribune lists subscription prices for Indiana and Illinois readers, with rates for evenings and Sundays, and various durations. It notes mail delivery, carrier areas, and a policy disclaimer about unsolicited submissions and responsibility for custody.
Tribune staffers wish readers a Happy New Year and note political hopes for ending the Vietnam War. Virgil D. Cooper thanks Terre Haute for Toys for Tots help: 68 toy boxes shared among 412 children, plus a donation to the Boys Club. co-chairs Steve Zemlock and Joe Ashton. Vermilious weather comment, Hulman Field Plane registration N 500, birth notice for Martin Rey in Rockville, address 4414 Allen Drive. Mary Louise Spoke Hazen birthday, Marilyn Davis turning 21 at Eastern Express, no phone listed.
Agnes Neiderhiser and Louisa Pickle of Lef Ty Compton's Harrison Two join the Assessor's Office on the 4th floor for annual updating of property descriptions. Taking year end vacations this week are Marilyn Brown, Mayor Tucker's secretary, and Jeanne Brothers, manager of the sewage billing office.
Jim Bishop recounts how Mary Foley, with little money and health, and her husband John, who cannot walk far, were surprised with a Florida trip funded and arranged by friends and Eastern Airlines. The journey included a warm welcome, a limousine, wheelchairs, and a guided Miami Se Aquarium tour, highlighting their modest life and enduring devotion.
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