Editorial Motto Cited From Voltaire Quotation
The Terre Haute Tribune presents an editorial note attributing a Voltaire quote about defending free speech. The line underscores journalistic values and the paper’s stance on liberty of expression.
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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1969
Page
4
The Terre Haute Tribune presents an editorial note attributing a Voltaire quote about defending free speech. The line underscores journalistic values and the paper’s stance on liberty of expression.
A U S Chamber of Commerce official reported 85 percent of responding businessmen view organized crime as a real or potential risk to their communities. The piece notes illicit funds from gambling and narcotics finance legitimate enterprises and urges stronger federal, state, and local action.
The Alliance for Labor Action brings together Walter Reuther led UAW and Hoffa led Teamsters once rivals. ALA opposes the Vietnam War and missiles while backing Kennedy’s 1972 bid, promising political and labor pushback if the unlikely union holds.
The report cites University of Tennessee tests showing 20 percent of 1000 high school seniors with some hearing loss from amplified rock music. Ralph Nader urges congressional study to consider noise standards, aiming to alert the public to this danger.
On the Line notes Joe Namath tears up his football future citing a stake in a joint on Lexington Avenue and questions about legacy. The column contrasts Namath with Babe Ruth Mickey Mantle and others to explore motives for retirement and public expectations.
1 George Gershwin composed An American in Paris. 2 Edvard Grieg composed the music for Peer Gynt. 3 William Harvey discovered blood flow through the circulatory system. 4 Victor Herbert composed The Red Mill. Hippocrates’ age at death is variously estimated from 85 to 110. In 1623 the first breach of promise salt was issued in Virginia. In 1867 the first gallstone operation was performed in Indiana.
The Lighter Side column questions why a large U S congressional delegation attended Paris air show. It argues lawmakers must be informed to legislate wisely and handle laws that cross borders, highlighting global responsibility.
The Paris Air Show offers lawmakers an unmatched view that aids informed decision making. Visiting members gain clarity on show implications for future legislation and committee planning for the 1970 Paris Air Show, while those absent rely on secondary reports.
The Terre Haute Tribune outlines subscription rates for Indiana and Illinois both evenings and Sunday editions. It lists mailing terms, back issues policy, and credits The Associated Press while noting responsibility limits for submitted manuscripts and pictures.
The horoscope outlines a challenging path to career and marriage, noting family and friends may resist choices. It urges sticking to your own plans, then winning support, with daily sign readings for each zodiac sign and guidance on domestic matters and personal growth.
The terse police report profiles Clara Burger a frail quiet woman of the fourth floor tenement who gradually seeks escape from routine. Her husband Herman a dock worker treated as authority and conflict pervaded their thirty seven year marriage until a night at the bar reveals a troubling drift. The piece suggests a life of restraint and hidden yearning ending with an implied continuation.
House Democrats drift toward Wilbur D Mills of Arkansas as favorite to succeed John McCormack. Mills publicly campaigns for reform and tax changes while courting liberal support, aided by key allies and a possible tandem run with James G. O'Hara.
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