This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1968
Page
4
In a Tribune editorial, the piece cites Voltaire's defense of free expression amid disagreement, arguing that robust debate upholds democratic values and individual rights even when opinions clash. The editorial reflects on the principle that speech should not be curtailed by others' disapproval.
Senator John J. Williams proposes limiting subsidies to individual farmers to 10000 dollars or 5000 dollars, claiming annual savings of 600 million to 1 billion amid broad calls for six billion in spending cuts tied to a 10 percent tax surcharge. He argues against corporate land holdings receiving payments for not cultivating, while supporting stability uses of acreage withholding.
A historical view argues that the United States pursues large highway expansion not due to resources but priorities. By 1974 the 41,000 mile system cost an estimated 59.8 billion dollars, with 63 percent completed. The piece contrasts calls to curb spending with sustained effort to improve motor travel and urban projects.
Archaeologists on a four year dig at a Yerma area mining claim seek stone age tool sites dating up to 100000 years. Dr Louis Leakey supports the find while the owner demands 25 million dollars to continue. Deadline extended to end of June for negotiated access.
A Yale researcher argues dinosaurs were agile rather than slow, suggesting restorations mislead. He cites evidence they endured 100 million years of competitive pressure. Older scholars remain cautious, but the idea draws renewed interest and debate.
A front page column laments neglect of civic duty from Vietnam to domestic hunger, crime, and youth culture. It argues America lost its sense of responsibility, warns of generational divide, and recalls past democratic ideals while blaming the current generation for social decay.
Mecca Medina Fez and Allahabad. a gryphon is a fabulous monster with an eagle’s head and lion body. an antiquary is one devoted to ancient learning and objects of art and science. the Via Appia is the famous road between Rome and Campania built about 312 B.C.. the Aran Islands are three islands across Galway Bay on Ireland’s west coast.
A column of humorous aphorisms on trust, manners, rebellions, fashion, and age. Observations include fatness linked to honesty, party talk, shopping roles, Nehru collar fashion, fishing, gum chewing by teens, hypocrisy at beaches, inheritance revealing character, and ways to gauge a man’s age.
The column offers a June 12 to June 13 zodiac reading for Gemini through Aries with guidance on focus, timing, and attitude. It includes a fragment about a man tossing a penny on the sidewalk and an old lady tending a rose garden, suggesting small hopeful moments amid decay.
Public notices and postal details for The Terre Haute Tribune include circulation hours and call deadlines, plus subscription rates for Indiana Illinois areas. It notes the Tribune’s ownership, mailing address, and liability disclaimer for submitted manuscripts.
Indiana University displays watercolors by Terre Haute artist D. Omer Seamon in the North Lounge through June. Prices range from 35 to 200 dollars. Seamon, born in Gibson County, is noted for graphic art reproduction. Also in June notes: Allendale Nursing Home residents celebrate birthdays Maggie Survia Minnie Strong Esther Sullivan and Grace Pearce. A Wheeling College Dean's List student is Kathleen F Bizot. Terre Hauteans Harris Seaman Ervin Adams Ray Terrell and Easton are named in military and academic items.
A rapid-fire roundup notes Bob Hope seeking an Anita Ekberg type for a Gleason film, while several detectives query a Castro bodyguard tale. The Rosencrantz Guildenstern cast dazzles Hollywood after asbestos disruption, and a co author of Rolls Royce resurfaces post bus sighting. Heat of the Night praise, QUA TOWN Bowery mission, Don’t Drink the Water casting, and FOLKFollowers of ML King teased. Also: CORE threats, De Gaulle Napoleons Russia misadventure, Dan Parker tributes, Sally Field and Jim Webb, Dorothy Parker Esquire feature, mongolism theory shift, Joyce Meyer novel adaptation, and airline hostesses’ party risks.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.