Editorial: Defending Free Speech Amid Controversy
A noted quotation attributed to Voltaire frames a debate on free expression. The piece argues that defending speech rights remains essential even when opinions clash with prevailing views.
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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1963
Page
4
A noted quotation attributed to Voltaire frames a debate on free expression. The piece argues that defending speech rights remains essential even when opinions clash with prevailing views.
The piece quotes Mayor Allen C. Thompson defending the city’s racial order while condemning discrimination in housing, courts, libraries, and schools. It highlights a National Education Association survey showing Mississippi with the nation’s worst mental-test pass rate among registrants, just behind South Carolina. The article criticizes state leaders for praising Mississippi’s record despite widespread inequities.
Madrid midnight scene as Jim Cagney travels the Mediterranean with brothers and friends including Sergei the painter. Cagney declares he has quit movies, saying the last film left him exhausted and determined not to return to acting.
The article traces Jomo Kenyatta’s dramatic political ascent from Mau Mau imprisonment to becoming Kenya’s first African prime minister after a decisive Kenya African National Union victory. It notes an orderly transition toward full independence within a year with colonial authorities arranging a formal African government.
The effort to place states as the main factor in government faces resistance as several legislatures back away. Proposals would bar courts from overturning unfair apportionments, allow state passage of amendments without Congress, and create a super state Supreme Court. The movement loses some momentum amid criticism from the ABA and lawmakers.
A humorous note claims President Kennedy cut his finger while slicing bread revealing worries that the public may misinterpret unsliced bread as a White House staple. The piece lampoons domestic skill decline and the imagined kitchen hazard.
New York columnist HAL BOYLE reviews odd facts from 1783 balloon flights to rising car rentals and college choices. He cites psychology on anger relief from bowling and urges helping others to ease tensions, while noting trends in insurance art covers and the space age spider.
Born today you hide your sharp mind but friends see a fun loving person. Gemini to Aquarius reveal daily guidance by birthday with tips on risk, relationships, temper, and focus for the day.
The notice outlines daily publication by The Terre Haute Tribune with contact numbers Crawford 1334 1332 1336 1331 for delivery issues and office inquiries. It lists mail subscription rates for Terre Haute and Illinois regions and notes risk to unsolicited submissions.
Vigo County chose 10 delegates to vote for repeal of the 18th amendment at the state convention. The county vote totaled 24 456 for repeal and 4 870 to keep prohibition. A separate report notes bandits took papers from Western and Southern Insurance.
The Putumayo River forms the boundary between Colombia and Peru. Gambrinus the mythical Flemish king is said to be the inventor of beer. The Roman occupation of Britain began in 43 CE. The flag described is that of Philippines with blue white red and a rising sun on the white bar. Wienerwald is the Vienna Woods in Austria.
A brief note encourages softening harsh judgment to foster domestic bliss over a year. It emphasizes patience and positive routines to support a harmonious home environment.
A collage notes definitions of gracious and Latin roots, birthday wishes to George Szell and others, plus quick items: 1860 dime novel Malaeska debut, quotes by Francesca Guicciardini, and a short quiz with Colombia Peru beer a 43 A D Argentina and a forest belt near Vienna.
A short astrological blurb covers Pisces Aries and Taurus signs. It notes morning inefficiency, urges safe behavior, warns against letting enthusiasm override important tasks, and cautions about temptations to extravagant spending while advising budgeting discipline.
Mrs. Margaret Mac Phail, 81, flights set for Scotland from Indianapolis, saying you are as young as you feel. Dee Barrett remarks on the sentiment as Kenneth Ricketts and Robert Hickman head to Marquette University for a consumer finance institute. Joan Lightfoot, daughter of Francis and Mrs Lightfoot, graduates from Westtown School and plans Indiana University in fall. A birth date celebration in Lab School lounge marks the arrivals of a second girl for Don Bennett and a second boy for Jim Barret. Jean Sanders celebrates ISC English department birthday.
Dr Orris T Allen retires after 55 years of practice saying he paced with expectant fathers. Walter Jenkins forecasts rain producing clouds and a banner crop. Dr Otis Aggertt nurses a broken toe. Dick O Leary promoted to first lieutenant at Donaldson AFB. Louis Roehm buys a walking stick for a possible twist routine. Marian Perry notes three city pools open tomorrow. Howard Ridenour cites band boosters parade for new uniforms. West Vigo Hobo Band joins West Vigo and Cannon Schools in a 10 am to 12 noon parade.
A papal courtier recounts a dream of Columbus news arriving by Telstar and Relay to Pope Alexander VI. He describes invisible beams, moving pictures, and home television in the new world, then hints at rapid modern progress and the pope’s bewildered reaction. The item closes with a note that U S telephone use may rise from 41 to 57 per 100 by 1970.
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