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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1966
Page
4
A quotation attributed to Voltaire presents the defense of free expression as a fundamental right. The line asserts that while opinions may be disapproved, defending free speech remains essential.
Junior Achievement of the Wabash Valley reports a strong first year with 17 advisory firms and 250 high school students in the program. Executive director Dave Wessel led the setup of a Business Center and a recognition banquet highlighted student knowledge, yet funding remained far short of the $20,000 budget. The article urges local businessmen to support the program now, not risk losing it next year.
The piece argues for debate on abolishing the Electoral College after every presidential vote. It notes public support, cites a recent poll, and urges timely discussion and possible action, despite little chance to affect the upcoming 1968 election.
The article notes Samuel Wilson of Mason New Hampshire and Troy New York as the origin of Uncle Sam. His War of 1812 salt meat shipments to U S army bore U S initials, helping the nickname spread and become a general term for the United States. Wilson was a thriving Troy businessman not the tall bearded figure.
An editorial laments iron cross trinkets sold as fashion for youths, noting many buyers are too young to remember World War II. It argues the emblem remains a reminder of Nazi militarism and cautions against trivializing history with such baubles.
The article reports Senator Javits proposing a four point plan for South Vietnam elections including a cease fire during the election, international supervision, universal secret ballot, and a transformed interim parliamentary assembly to govern until new elections under a new constitution. It discusses Vietnamese public understanding and U S diplomacy challenges in Saigon and Washington.
Questions cover Britain's legislative body, Dr Harvey Wiley's field, whale tail orientation, the Hindenburg disaster victim, and the 1902 rebuilt bell tower. Also notes 1963 Pope John XXIII death and a vocabulary entry for ubiquitous with a five-item answer key.
A critique contrasts vandalizing art with abridging literature to modernize and earn money. The piece argues against altering classics like Winne the Pooh Moby Dick and the Gettysburg Address, insisting beauty and original voice matter more than brevity or profits.
Born today you are friendly and versatile with strong intuition guiding your choices. Do not isolate yourself in work and beware mistaking fancy for real love, bide your time and read tomorrow by birthday. Hal Boyle is ill.
Dr. Ben Duggar retired from the University of Wisconsin at 71 and joined Lederle Laboratories. He led a team that isolated aureomycin, a broad spectrum antibiotic later known as the precursor to tetracyclines, and sparked further antibiotic advances. He died at 84, leaving a legacy of pioneering drug research at Lederle and in medicine.
The Terre Haute Tribune invites readers to report undelivered copies by 7 PM and offers messenger delivery. It lists mail rates for Indiana and Illinois including evenings and Sundays, with year, six month, and three month options. It also notes second class postage, filing details, and asserts no liability for unsolicited materials.
The Shrine Circus arrives at Memorial Stadium with three performances Saturday and Sunday matinee featuring lions tigers clowns and aerial acts. Also notes greet birthday anniversaries and local civic group plans with visitors from Canada and various states.
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