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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1968
Page
4
TerRE Haute Tribune presents an editorial framing Voltaire’s principle that a society may disapprove of words yet defend the right to speak them. The piece argues for robust protections of expression amid public disagreement and political pressure.
In a presidential year the House fight matters as much as the White House race. Democrats hold 248 seats to Republicans 186, needing 41 gains to control. With larger Republican funding and momentum from 1966, observers expect a fierce, knock-down battle shaping the next Congress.
London reported finding that butyated hydroxy toluene BHT added to mouse diets extended life by about 44 percent. If true in humans, average life expectancy could exceed 100 years. Authors caution on applicability to people and note need for further study.
The piece argues that despite voting rights, women remain underrepresented in medicine and other top professions due to hostile attitudes in U S medical schools. It cites international female physician shares from 25 to 75 percent and notes a doctor shortage, urging removal of barriers to women in the profession.
At St Patrick's Cathedral RFK's funeral drew mourners who once clashed as LBJ harbored anger over RFK veto threats and Vietnam hints while Buddy Humphrey and rivals eyed 1964 destiny. McCarthy, Goldwater, Rockefeller, Romney, and Kent offered nuanced loyalties and feints amid the crowd.
Answers recap: 1 Lincoln age moving Kentucky to Indiana not stated. 2 Baltimore name from Calvert family Barons. 3 Ireland population within 500000 shown by 1966 census 2 880 752. 4 Republik Oesterreich called Austria. 5 Burma capital Rangoon now Yangon. Also notes on June 16 events and a quote from Terence.
Washington column laments a national mood of misery despite high prosperity. It credits JFK with a rare blithe spirit that softened politics and notes younger generations losing their lightheartedness. The piece argues politics should not be taken too seriously, even after a shooting tragedy.
The Terre Haute Tribune is a historic daily paper with eras of publication and subscription rates listed. It notes postal and circulation terms, pricing for various editions, and an Associated Press rights statement along with custody and submission terms for unsolicited material.
The June 15 horoscope advises taking life seriously yet keeping humor, forming quick attachments, and seeking various activities. Each sign receives tailored suggestions from Gemini to Taurus, emphasizing play, worship, healthful acts, and cautious interpretation of rumors.
Jim Bishop describes Belmont Abbey College graduation night as Kays Gary receives an honorary doctorate in human letters. The piece paints Gary as a controversial journalist with grand schemes like Holy Angels Nursery and a Boys Town for Charlotte, while detailing the ceremony and family scene.
Walter Winchell columns list book disputes about RFK and JFK myths, riot threats by college groups, Warhol shooting rumors, John Gabriel’s marriage, and assorted political and entertainment gossip. It notes Knox-like critiques, FBI and Clark questions, and media feuds, ending with a tease about a continuation on Page 5.
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