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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1962
Page
4
A quotation attributed to Voltaire frames a defense of civil liberties, challenging censorship while acknowledging the value of free expression and dissent in a democratic society. The piece invites readers to consider the boundaries of speech and responsibility.
The piece recalls June as a time of war remembrance, noting Midway's 20th anniversary with U S losses and Japanese casualties, the 1943 Italy campaign, D-Day 1944, and the long aftermath. It warns war memories can fuel youth violence yet urges international understanding without war.
The piece mockingly notes attempts to assign days weeks or a month to various causes. It cites May as National Tavern Month and National Pickle Week plus Mother's Day, then questions how one person can celebrate everything without unlimited time.
My Fair Lady will close its New York run on July 7 after 2,621 performances and an audience of over 2.6 million. The Lerner Loewe musical opened March 15, 1956 and its success rivals Oklahoma in longevity and public appeal. The show’s lasting impact on American theatre is noted with wishes for future revivals.
The Interior Department conducts a coastal fish census with diving teams counting heads in U. S. waters. The idea of a freshwater fish census is floated as a humorous note on data efforts and fishing hopes.
Terre Haute dated notes recap gatherings and movements from June 9 including Mrs. Robert Hodgers visiting Crawford street hosts Mr. and Mrs. Roy Harrison. Helen Gordon extends stay in Grand Rapids with Mrs. Harley Hawkins. birth announced of John Warren. visits by Mrs. Leonard Rausch and sons to the Rausch family. Mary Alice Warren hosts luncheon-bridge at the Woman's Department Club. Mary Grimes visits with Rollin Grimes in New York. Mrs. William Valentine visits from Chicago with Harry Arnold’s household. and other local social touches.
The grab bag covers a mix of trivia and quotes. It asks which hill in Rome is called royal, defines pallet versus hen, requests the material of a stanniic tray, names the author of The Emperor Jones, and recalls the Cotton Whigs along with dated historical notes and a word definition.
Fragmentary OCR lists figures from music theatre and film alongside a June date and scattered topics. Items mention Cole Porter Fred Waring Samuel Behrman Robert Cummings Mona Freeman Marcia Davenport Bill Virdon Harry Byrd Frederick Jagel Judy Garland June Haver Ken Lehman Hank Foiles and hints of The Palatine a pullet under a year Tin Louis Gruenberg Northern supporters of Millard Fillmore.
On Line New York June 9 reflects Project Mercury as a human story. The astronauts charm with modesty and family warmth, speaking plain English while sharing department and nation with presidents and reporters. The piece notes postflight demands and compares costs of nuclear tests in the Pacific to historical purchases, underscoring security concerns.
A Broadway musical visit ends with a babysitter tucking the brood in by ten and revealing the red headed child is the husband. A Georgia boy in Chicago recalls snow for the first time and misidentifies it as grits. An American Airlines pilot jokes about 32,000 feet and minus 41 outside.
The Terre Haute Tribune and Gazette dated info lists pricing for subscriptions and delivery options. It notes contact numbers Crawford 1334 1332 1336 and staff roles, plus editorial and mailing details and liability disclaimer for unsolicited submissions.
Stella's June 9 horoscope notes a blend of creative genius and mechanical skill. It highlights practical focus and the ability to turn ideas into workable plans, suggesting strong potential in engineering fields. Readers are advised to pick their birthday and read the matching paragraph.
A 1962 syndicated astrology column offers daily signs with advising tones for each sign. A separate note about Matson Lines cruises to Hawaii reports discarded plastic dishware tossed from sun deck buffets.
Jim Bishop reviews Robert I. Gannon’s The Cardinal Spellman Story, praising its blunt, accurate tracing of Cardinal Francis Spellman’s career. The piece highlights Spellman’s mercy, humor, decisive leadership, and complex public image, including anecdotes from his life and the church’s reach.
The Massachusetts Democratic contest between Ted Kennedy and Ed McCormack amuses Washington as Muskie notes the rivalry. He quips that the fall race will pit a dynasty against the dinosaurs, while Massachusetts Democrats joke more than they enjoy it.
Radio Moscow claims Yuri Gagarin has appeared on 200 postage stamps worldwide since his April 12 1961 orbital flight. The broadcast says no earthly event has generated so many stamps.
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