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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1955
Page
4
The notice warns that all unsolicited articles manuscripts and letters sent to The Tribune are at the owner’s risk. The Tribune Company repudiates liability for custody or return of such materials. A mail arrangement is referenced with a deadline and zone terms.
The Tribune advises readers to refrain from idle gossip and ungrounded criticism, urging belief in America, responsible discussion, and trust in government. It emphasizes accuracy over rumor and encourages informed public discourse.
The surgeon general says vaccines cannot meet deadlines and estimates are unavailable as production cycles take about nine days. He notes manufacturers will follow new safety rules but cannot immunize all children this summer. He reveals live viruses found in some vaccines and criticizes public ignorance.
Western observers question who will represent Russia at the Big Four summit with the United States Great Britain and France inviting Soviet Premier Nikolai Bulganin who accepted. Speculation centres on Nikita Kruschev Georgi Malenkov and Marshal Zhukov as potential showings while Eisenhower’s attendance remains unclear.
The U S Army uses over 1,000 veterans of the Russian Red Army and other satellite nations as refugees who provide first hand data on Soviet tactics. They lecture GIs on bayonet tactics infiltration camouflage and other detailed information while true names are kept secret to protect families.
A fragmented note calls for clear public information on radioactive fallout from a hydrogen bomb and urges communication on safety. It mentions residents seeking details and authorities facing questions about persistence and risk.
Dr. Ralph Lapp told senators the government should warn families living within five miles of any target city that they live at their own peril. He criticized the AEC report on fallout from the March 1954 Pacific test as inadequate for defense planning.
A group of government owned temporary wartime homes were painted for 10 000 then sold six months later for 5 000 to a private buyer. Louis N Moore budget officer of the National Capital Housing authority called it bad judgment and said a 10 page explanation was prepared but cut to half a page after congressional pressure.
The article notes repeated dangers of traffic accidents during the long holiday, citing National Safety Council figures and widespread public warnings. It reflects on lives lost and injured, and urges readers to commit to safer road behavior to protect themselves and others.
Democrat Edith Green of Oregon introduced a bill seeking equal pay for equal work across genders. She argues wage disparities threaten overall pay scales and job security as more women enter the workforce and compete for the same roles.
The article warns against being a week end athlete who overreaches on days off. It advises gradual training for pros and stresses pairing diet, sleep, and exercise. It cautions against risky bursts of effort in tennis sailing or fishing and reminds readers life depends on balanced exercise.
A record of local happenings includes three marriage licenses John Marietta Summers Charles G Rynerson Edna Silvers and Raymond T Smith Ethel Buckingham. Also the Indiana Electric Light Association plans a September Terre Haute meeting and a Saturday half holiday from June to September.
New York review of Alicia Markova at the Metropolitan Opera House notes her unmatched arabesque technique and flawless skill despite an overrated ballet Romeo and Juliet. The piece contrasts ballet's artificial staging with Markova's genuine artistry, likening her grace to fleeting sports excellence.
The questions cover Scotland’s ancient poetic name, the appointing authority for England’s poets, the sock and buskin expression, Catherine the Great’s original nationality, and Ophelia’s death in Hamlet.
A concise reflection on moral resolve and duty. The quote frames courage as the sense of having a task to complete at all costs. It emphasizes steadfast obligation over fear.
The word altitude means the vertical height above sea level or a high position in rank. Its origin traces to Latin altus meaning high, later forming altitude to describe elevation and stature.
A reading suggests that a careful, prudent and persistent personality is likely in to day's child, shaping their future approach to finances and personal joy.
A compendium of events: 632 A D Mohammed founder of Islamic faith dies. 1709 New York authorizes paper money by law. 1864 Abraham Lincoln nominated for a second term. 1939 Roosevelt and King George VI pledge friendship at a Washington state dinner.
Noted architect Frank Lloyd Wright, screen actress Alexis Smith, and baseball star Del Ennis celebrate birthdays today. The trio stands as a notable roster of figures sharing the calendar date.
A compact summary notes five items from a puzzle styled list. It identifies Caledonia and the sovereign, details about stage buskin and sock in Greek theatre, and notes that East Prussian Princess of Anhalt Zerbst was drowned.
Charles W. Fox sought parental consent to enlist in the West Virginia National Guard. His father, Brig. Gen. Charles R. Fox, state adjutant general and state commander of the National Guard, granted approval.
Hollywood studios push Far East shoots with William Holden and Jennifer Jones in Hong Kong for A Many Splendored Thing. Clark Gable, Michael Rennie finished Blood Alley in San Rafael. John Wayne replaces Mitchum. The House of Bamboo and The Gentle Wolfhound begin in Japan and Mexico. MGM plans The Teahouse of the August Moon. The Life of Buddha slated across Asia.
A collection of satirical snippets notes the Army tunneling Arctic ice for experimental subways in Greenland, a possible summer trip with no scenery, Cleveland Symphony Orchestra wage boosts, a distillery prize for bartenders creating new cocktails, and Detroit cops tracking a burglar who rifles refrigerators stealing eggs, a shell game on a different tack.
The reading urges emotional individuals born on this date to control moods and avoid indecision. Focus on one major goal, analyze actions, and resist overcommitment. Notable names listed include Frank Lloyd Wright Samuel Bowles Robert Schumann Rob ert Stevenson Admiral David Porter Henry C Trumbull Thomas Sully and Charles A Wickliffe.
Gemini to Taurus provide guidance on personal influence and daily tasks. Cancer advises writing a letter. Leo suggests listening to others. Virgo warns against haste. Libra favors choosing the best opportunity. Scorpio calls for diplomacy. Sagittarius offers adaptability. Capricorn urges patience with delays. Aquarius foresees a busy day. Pisces urges steady enthusiasm. Aries notes value of cooperation. Taurus recommends a regular routine with variation.
Broadway milestone noted as The Seven Year Itch reaches its 1000th show on April 13, joining 9 other non musical productions in the century club. The piece mentions Kiss Me Kate and Guys and Dolls as near rivals while noting actors Marge and Gower Champion now head a film hit and Liberace’s rise from piano act to stardom.
Pathilon Tridihexethide relieves peptic ulcer spasm by blocking nerve impulses in the stomach and intestines. Tyzine nasal spray eases cold and allergy congestion with 4 hour relief, often through the night. Reserpine from snakeroot shows calming effects in mental patients but carries potential serious side effects.
A reader asks if other tests exist besides urinalysis for diabetes. The response recommends a blood sugar test to measure blood glucose for diagnosis, noting symptoms could stem from other disturbances.
The narrator discovers a pamphlet from 1845 in the Library of Congress about the Texas question. He faces delays locating it across multiple rooms and requires proper identification before examining the rare 13 page work published by Boston Redding and Co. The piece notes New England’s agitation over potential annexation and hints at anti secession sentiment.
Summary of assorted data noting 75 percent of U.S. auto purchases are on installment plans, Norway 1954 retail sales up seven percent from 1953, U S surgeons cancer death rate at 66 percent of the national rate, U S winter wheat surplus vs spring wheat, New Mexico pinon tree bears edible nuts, CIO formed in 1935 led by John L Lewis, and Canada holding over half of the world fresh water area.
Glenn Smith of Ilk es burg lost his wallet last summer while baling hay. In the 405th bale he found the wallet with cash. Glenn Fisher of Duncannon donated a suit to a German shipment and later received a gift package from the recipient. The package contained a translated German story about Smith’s wallet discovery.
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