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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1971
Page
2
The Terre Haute Tribune Editorials present the lines “I may disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it” attributed to Voltaire. The piece underscores the principle of free expression and civil liberties in public discourse.
A long view notes Europe is relatively quiet with Berlin talks and East-West contact increasing. Southeast Asia offers cautious signs as China proposes conciliatory moves and the U.S. gradually detaches from Taiwan while Vietnam war wanes. Middle East stability grows and Latin America avoids revolutions, signaling a broad aura of stability despite lingering tensions.
The Swiss electorate approved a constitutional amendment to enshrine environmental protection as a fundamental right. The measure gives the government power and duty to enact ordinances safeguarding air quality and noise, with women voting in the first implementation of national suffrage playing a pivotal role. Other nations are urged to follow suit.
A 17 year old eyewitness and the fighter plane radar intercept officer confirmed a Marine F4 jet performed a 360 degree roll before colliding with an airliner near Los Angeles. Officials had doubted stunting but the collision killed 50 people and underscores need for stricter airspace rules.
Dr Walter H Judd longtime China hand and former Republican leader says the admission of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations or its diplomatic recognition by the US is not inevitable. He heads the Committee of One Million Against admission and cites earlier UN votes and delays tied to Beijing's actions. Continued on Page 5, Col 1.
On this day in 1215 King John sealed Magna Carta. A mixed grab bag quiz asks 1 American and British songs with the same tune, 2 Bourbons, 3 definition of panegyric, 4 the “Saga of Concord” figure, 5 Yap’s ocean. The page also cites quotes and language notes with quick answers.
New York AP notes that affluent Americans face nutrition gaps as diets grow less healthy than a decade ago. Ten percent may be anemic and 25 percent overweight, with adults deriving 10 to 20 percent of calories from alcohol. The piece cites opinions and a Holmes quote. The column also mentions a horse comeback and the U.S. Census.
A bureau estimate places the U S horse population at 75 million, far above the 1960 low of about three million. The piece also surveys city per capita expenditures with education leading at 33 93 dollars, followed by police 22 21 highways 19 51 and welfare 16 29, with quotes from Lewis Mumford and notes on crosswords and teenage driver safety training.
Horoscope analysis advises a highly emotional yet controlled reader born mid Gemini to Cancer and other signs. It notes caution in financial matters and urges personal initiative balanced with advice from others. The section lists daily guidance by zodiac sign including practical tips for Aries through Taurus and a careers note.
A partial reading from the Terre Haute Tribune details its 1869 establishment, mailing options and subscription rates, and a disclaimer on unsolicited manuscripts. It notes the paper’s association with the Associated Press and provides postal and office details for Terre Haute Indiana.
Vigo County relatives and officials appear in a local society column. William Deal, commissioner, is recovering in Rochester Minnesota after a serious operation and will stay at St Marys. Several grandchildren recently graduated from college or high school. Navy personnel, a music scholarship recipient, and local artists are mentioned along with Rotary Club newcomers and a court clerk transition at Vigo Superior Court No 2.
A columnist reflects on the 1972 election landscape from New York to Pennsylvania. He notes Nixon's steady 50 percent footing, questions George Wallace's viability, and argues Democrats remain bankrupt and divided after 1968. Probes shifts in voter sentiment and party dynamics ahead of next year's contests.
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