Editorial on free speech echoing Voltaire quote
A Terre Haute Tribune editorial defends free expression with the Voltaire maxim about defending speech.
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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1973
Page
4
A Terre Haute Tribune editorial defends free expression with the Voltaire maxim about defending speech.
A special House panel begins hearings on overhauling the committee system. Chairmen resist ceding control and seek to expand their jurisdictions, arguing realignment may be necessary after decades of piecemeal distribution of responsibilities. The process invites tough power trades among committees.
Genetics expert James F. Crow of the University of Wisconsin warns that environmental chemicals may trigger mutations, potentially more dangerous in the long run than radiation. He urges reducing exposure while balancing risks against benefits and stresses targeted research to identify mutagens and regulate their use.
At Blue Hill Memorial Hospital in Maine doctors use a closed-circuit television system to diagnose ailments of Deer Isle residents remotely. The nurse on Deer Isle assists patients while specialists in Blue Hill interpret results, reducing travel for care and foreshadowing wider rural medical networks.
Column suggests exchanging Watergate for Britain's sex scandal in June with the same prosecutors. Heath would demand concise testimony from McCord and lawyers while Lambton and Jellicoe resignations are noted. Senate committee probes would and persuade TV audiences with candor from British witnesses.
A health column notes studies by Dr. Morton A. Stenchever of the University of Utah finding chromosome damage in marijuana users, urging parental and legislative attention. It mentions a new teaching device for the deaf at UC Santa Barbara and hints at continuation on page 6.
A UPI column honors Bobby Riggs as a morale booster for men over 50, praising his victory over Margaret Court and sparking a "middle age masculine mystique." It notes fans envision veterans like Lou Nova challenging female players and cites lighthearted boasts from fans and young athletes inspired by Riggs.
The Terre Haute Tribune outlines subscription options including daily and Sunday editions with rates for Indiana and Illinois addresses. It warns on delivery timing, notes second class postage details, and states liability for unsolicited submissions.
A Saturday horoscope warns borns of June 2 about balancing talent with ambition and integrity. It lists sign by sign forecasts for Gemini through Aries and advises careful judgment, minimal blame, and readiness for emergencies while highlighting personal values and relationships.
Washington observers weigh motives behind President Nixon's refusal to resign. The piece analyzes how legal and political incentives, including potential clemency and retaliation powers, shape White House officials' choices as investigators press for accountability.
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