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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1962
Page
4
A commemorative editorial cites Voltaire’s maxim on free speech, arguing for robust defense of diverse opinions even when disagreeing. It emphasizes essential principles of liberty, open debate, and constitutional protections in a liberal society.
Laos forms a three-party coalition with neutralists controlling top posts including premier Souvanna Phouma and interior minister Pheng Phongsavan while Souphanouvong heads the pro Communist group as deputy premier and economics minister. withdrawal of foreign troops slated in 75 days, but fears rise of mutual distrust and a later nationwide election may trigger new trouble for the United States amid Southeast Asia involvement.
Advice to prevent burglaries while on vacation. Don’t leave milk to sour, yards untended, or blinds open. Arrange newspaper delivery, inform neighbors, stop mail, hire someone to mow, and leave a light on to deter intruders.
The article argues for an impartial, authoritative government study of the relationship between heavy cigarette smoking and lung cancer. It supports cooperative work by the Federal Trade Commission and the Public Health Service to examine the evidence and consider industry rebuttals, signaling a shift toward formal inquiry.
The piece asks five trivia questions about Congreve, Britain, Greece, Connemara, and Brazilian coffee. It then shifts to a New York column musing on summer television and the enduring presence of a home TV set as a familiar guest in the living room.
The note mentions critic Mark Van Doren actor Basil Rathbone steel executive Charles M White tennis star Donald Budge and football great Harold Red Grange. It urges maintaining emotional attachments while focusing on advertising and today’s ambitious child.
On this date in 1632 the charter for the Maryland colony was issued to Lord Baltimore, establishing the legal basis for the settlement and governance of the new English colony in North America.
A reflective aphorism notes that even grand gains can be diminished by malice, while modest views can be widened by a positive reading. It argues interpretation shapes perception and value.
In western Ireland’s boggy, mountainous coast known as The Bays of the Ocean, a legendary tale recalls the condemned forced to drink hemlock. An earlier account notes the 1754 Franciscan monk introduction.
United Press International summarizes Joseph Campbell's audit findings on Department of Defense spending. May reports reveal Air Force Navy plans to spend 14 million in 1963 on crash fire trucks while the Army held 9.4 million worth of surplus class 1500 vehicles. Protests not pursued, leading to design changes costing 860,000.
The column notes Rep H R Gross of Iowa opposes a $500,000 study on metric adoption, arguing against spending for more survey. It satirically explores how metrication would alter U S life with examples of changes in sizing, pricing, and everyday measurements.
Daily except Sunday notices outline toll free call lines for the Tribune Terre Haute offices and mail rates for Terre Haute Indiana and Illinois readers. It lists service numbers Crawford lines and postal dates with prices for Evening and Sunday and single services.
Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. visited THE TRIBUNE office as an editorial writer. John Sullivan and his parents attended Indiana University medical school commencement. Dr and Mrs Paddock and daughter Nancy Ellen returned home from St Louis. Mrs M C Topping hosted a luncheon bridge at Ellis Country Club. Guests of Mr and Mrs Claude Morris included Mrs Fred Barnett and children Glenna Alice and Fred Jr. Fern Starkey hosted at home after a Chicago visit.
A horoscope column urges readers to read the paragraph matching their birthday for daily guidance. It lists sun signs Gemini to Pisces with tips on business, romance, and risk, noting a 1962 copyright and advising caution in later day matters.
Tribune staff report notes Miss Marlene Keller of Lima Ohio was named Most Promising Woman Pharmacist at Ohio Northern University Ada Ohio. Other briefs include local speed carnival plans and updates on residents Edits mention Dan Smith's comments on track conditions and admission of guests at the Kiwanis convention in Denver.
A diverse group including Mel Goldsmith and Hank Greenberg raise funds for 80 foreign players to attend the National Singles at Forest Hills. The People-to-People Sports Committee led by Harold F. Moore, Col. Eddie Eagan, and backed by Eisenhower and Kennedy, plans 70 sports and charity kits to foster global goodwill through athletics.
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