Voltaire Quote Inspires Debate on Free Speech
A Voltaire maxim about defending speech remains a touchstone in debates over free expression. The famous line underscores tensions between disapproval and rights in public discourse.
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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1963
Page
4
A Voltaire maxim about defending speech remains a touchstone in debates over free expression. The famous line underscores tensions between disapproval and rights in public discourse.
President Kennedy delivered a Tuesday night address urging an end to racial bias and outlining five aims. He blamed all states for discrimination, pressed equal rights as urgent, urged white Americans to act, backed federal protection of civil rights, and called for Congress to pass anti segregation laws. He noted the Alabama crisis and contrasted his speech with Eisenhower era inaction. He detailed proposals including access to public accommodations and stronger federal suits in education desegregation, while signaling he may not seek sweeping federal enforcement authority.
The piece weighs delaying President Kennedy’s planned European visit due to Pope John’s death and the U S domestic crisis over racial equality. It argues postponement offers valid, persuasive reasons and cites Rome London and West Germany as affected stops, with France and Britain noted but Paris not on the plan.
The United States resumes diplomatic relations with Haiti under Duvalier, acknowledging the regime remains in power and weighing three options military action, recognition withdrawal, or engagement. The author argues that resuming ties was the wisest course given the facts.
Washington columnist humorously recalls a staged overexposure cure for his daughter to folk singers. After arranging a meeting with the Brothers Four at the Shoreham Hotel, the girl overreacts to the experience, ending with a dramatic hand injury and a vow never to use that hand again. The piece ends noting Burl Ives would have been a better choice.
On the Line EN ROUTE reports from Rome about the Cavalieri Hilton hotel atop Monte Mario and its role amid political clashes. It notes a communist bloc delayed the project for 13 years, the Vatican stake in the Italo Americana Nuovi Alberghi, and opposition from Roman officials including Cardinal Ottaviani’s sister. It also covers Samuel Bronston’s film venture and criticism of Alabama and Mississippi racial tensions in American news.
The Battle of Issus was won by Alexander the Great. An isosceles triangle has two equal sides. The largest lake in Europe is Ladoga, in the Soviet Union near Leningrad. The lady chapel is located behind the high altar at the end of the apse. The Lake Poets were William Wordsworth Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Robert Southey.
Contact details list for delivery calls and office numbers at The Terre Haute Tribune and Gazette. Includes circulation telephone Crawford 1334, sports editor Crawford 1332, composing room Crawford 1336, editorial Crawford 1331. Includes pricing for Evening and Sunday subscriptions and postage.
A 1963 horoscope lists Gemini to Taurus and others with daily prompts. It advises on work, mood, education, relationships, and opportunities, urging practical action and calm dialogue with authorities.
Trib or staffers summarize scattered items from Sullivan Clay counties. Mentions MARTS and MARTZ communities, typist errors, ART WALLS attending a Rotary development course, Dr John Showalter and others at Rotary in St. Louis, Mayor Willy Brandt at the convention, Terre Haute couples planning outdoor trips, Carl Davis and a missing house key, and Col Jack Williamson Son joining Theta Chi at Indiana State.
Tulsa report recalls a bygone era of American meals and road travel. The column muses on three cities famed for decent meals and jokes about ketchup as a nationwide staple. It reflects on changing tastes and the era of motoring tours.
Indiana Coal Operators' association met in Terre Haute to draft policies for a new mining code under the national recovery bill. The Terre Haute Auto Club offered fair attendees route and parking details. A church chancellor and various locals, including Mrs. Wright, hosted events. others listed social and travel notes. A humor column muses on American eating habits and good restaurant tea as the test of quality, contrasting regional cooking methods.
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