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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1962
Page
4
A quote attributed to Voltaire frames a debate on free expression, asserting the defender’s commitment to safeguarding even unpopular viewpoints. The item reflects on civil liberties and the public duty to tolerate diverse opinions.
The Kennedy administration signals a restrained fight over elder medical care, with Secretary Ribicoff open to compromise tied to Social Security and critics like the Kerr Mills Act causing friction. Congress, led by Wilbur Mills, has largely opposed the plan, while the AMA supports Kerr Mills but not Kennedy’s broader coverage.
An editorial urges adults to support youth baseball in Terre Haute by showing good sportsmanship. It warns that a few overzealous grownups undermine the game by heckling players and umpires, stressing positive example from the stands.
Radar data on Venus suggests a surface so hot that Earth life could not endure, contradicting earlier water-rich life possibilities. The report notes Venus lies a mere 25 million miles away at times and remains unlikely as a staging point for future space missions.
Announcements note a Ray family summering at Elmwood farm on the river and Virginia Oelschlager winning an honor bacteriology scholarship at Chicago University.births, visits, and travel plans of local residents are listed with relatives and addresses across Terre Haute.
HAL BOYLE argues city life benefits child rearing in New York. He notes Manhattan housing blocks offer playgrounds, schools, camps, cultural venues, and healthcare options, claiming urban living supports diverse development and family budgets.
On this date in 1665 New York City was incorporated. The list provides concise answers: Garlic disliked by the ancient world. Franz Kafka as a novelist. Lit. D. stands for Litterarum Doctor. lipectomy removes superficial fat. first Congress paid six dollars a day plus six dollars per 20 miles traveled.
In Washington a new desk sized computer called Cris debuts storing over half a million pages of data in a loaf sized box. The piece notes other automation aims like landlord and secretary replacements and credits Charles Babbage with early computer designs and odd innovations.
In St Petersburg Florida a homeowner was arrested during a pre dawn spree of watering his lawn. He slipped outside in pajamas to spray the grass despite a city wide no sprinkling rule tied to a long drought.
Daily except Sunday announces subscription prices for Indiana Illinois residents and details for receiving copies by phone. It lists various rates for Evening and Sunday editions, calls to departments, and notices misdirected or unsent items liability disclaimer.
Stella notes born June 12 natives have a keen business head and risk aware intuition suited to buying and selling. They are quick, dutiful, and critical, often convincing others to adopt their view, and should temper pushiness for better daily guidance.
Gemini to Taurus readers receive daily cautions and guidance. The piece offers sun sign oriented advice on decision making, timing, and personal conduct with emphasis on caution, discretion, and patience.
In Hopkinsville Kentucky Mr and Mrs Leslie Mumford celebrate a family with seven sons in military service. Three sons are currently in uniform and their 13 year old James eagerly awaits his 17th birthday to enlist.
Seelyville resident Harry Stephens praises Highland Lawn cemetery condition saying it is in better shape than city cemeteries. Marian Pettus supervises crews for several months with commendable work. The item also notes Governor Bert Combs inviting to Stephen Foster Story opening night and other local notices including a University of Missouri graduate and a speed event at Vigo County Fair grounds.
President Makarios III, head of Cyprus, visits Gracie Mansion and the White House amid talks on independence, British ties, and a potential VOA transmitter site. The piece notes his background, Greek Cypriot activism, and the political tightrope facing Cyprus within the British Commonwealth. Also mentions a separate local centennial balloon mystery in Sandoval Illinois.
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