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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1952
Page
4
The Terre Haute Tribune Daily except Sunday and the Terre Haute Gaerette are long standing Terre Haute newspapers with origins dating back to 1968 and 1994 respectively, marking a lineage of local daily journalism.
Call The Tribune if you have not received your copy by 6:96 p m and call C 123 by 7 p m for a messenger copy. Circulation lines specify Sunday before 1 am and after 6 30 am Sunday and holidays and after 9 30 p m on weekdays when the exchange is closed.
The notice outlines mailing options by zone and day, listing Evening and Sunday or Evening only plans. It specifies rates for one year and six months, with amounts like 5.00 and 2.73 for certain zones, and notes applicability to rural routes and outside Terre Haute under the March 2 1879 act.
The Tribune cautions readers against criticizing without knowledge, urging them to avoid idle gossip and rumors. It stresses faith in America and cautions against undermining government, promoting measured, informed public dialogue.
Governor Schricker accepted the Cagle's Mill dam from Army Engineers amid ceremony and rejoicing. The site adds flood protection, recreation opportunities, and a new Hoosier outdoor attraction, enhancing Indiana lands and regional appeal.
The article analyzes firing managers as a default when teams underperform. It cites Bill Veeck firing Rogers Hornsby of the St. Louis Browns after a slide from a good start, noting owners often believe they know better than managers. It recalls Lou Boudreau with Cleveland in 1948 and a pennant win, ending with a lemon quotation from Yale’s Tom Shevlin.
A critique notes that Communist rulers imitate czarist tyranny by reshaping satellite states to serve Russian interests. Industries and armies align with Moscow, religious practice tightens, and language restrictions threaten Magyar Czech Polish Romanian Bulgarian and German. The piece argues the regime has intensified historic controls.
The Farmers' Friend notes a chemical company announcing a powerful insecticide. Dr George Clayton describes a method where plants absorb the product, making leaves roots stems and flowers poisonous to feeding insects. Designed to target aphids mites and certain beetles potentially saving farmers millions yearly.
The article extols coal as a universal resource behind farming progress and everyday comforts. It notes coal furnishes heat domestic fuel and steel for machinery, supplies electricity, and enables chemicals like DDT and 2 4 D, boosts livestock feeds and fertilizers, and supports a wide array of farm needs.
President Truman said a near complete full sized atomic engine with its own power plant could run almost indefinitely without refueling. He noted it may enable atomic powered war machines and someday peaceful uses may provide cheaper, more efficient fuel if peace persists and Russia accepts the benefits.
Director Lewis B. Hershey warns that since 1948 about 45 percent of men examined for selective service have been rejected for physical, mental, or moral reasons. He notes a discrepancy with official figures showing about 1,000,000 rejections out of 2.6 million examined, urging studies to improve youth health standards amid questions of volunteer and draft dynamics.
The piece speculates on Kremlin restraint amid Iran instability and regional upheaval. It notes Russia’s oil industry disrupt ed by British owners eviction and potential leverage over Iran, while considering risks of simultaneous global eruptions and the cautionary tale of a political boss who failed with bold plans.
A common claim notes that human vision can distinguish roughly 160 distinct colors across the visible spectrum. The figure reflects typical estimates of color discrimination under standard lighting and viewing conditions.
Local notes recall Mr and Mrs John B Walsh returning from Hot Springs as Walsh resumes yardmaster duties at C E I Railroad. Ruth Leslie Silverstein visits grandparents in St Louis while Mayor Louis Gerhardt attends the Republican National Convention in Chicago. Train crews undergo fitness exams as Taft signs eight hour day act. Farr Grove chosen for Irish citizens outing in August. Jean Townley to enter Barnard College after State Normal graduation. Harry J Warner and family attend Dartmouth commencement. Wiley High adds commercial and business course this fall. Marriage licenses issued: Suffer Mann Adams Hemphill Barnes Sparks McCammon.
A concise trivia pack covers five questions: the acreage in one square mile, the author of The Hound of the Baskervilles, terminology for horizontal floor beams, the meaning of polyglot, and the standard distance of the Kentucky Derby.
Jeannette MacDonald, renowned actress and singer, Louis Jourdan, veteran actor, and Kay Kyser, famed band leader and comedian, have birthdays today marking achievements in mid century film and music.
The term describes causing moral decay and loss of discipline in individuals or groups. Its origin traces to French from demoraliser, meaning to degrade or undermine ethics and order.
The record lists key historical milestones including the 1812 War declaration against Britain, the 1815 Waterloo defeat of Napoleon, the 1936 death of Maxim Gorky, Turkey’s 1941 alliance with Germany, and the 1948 UN ceasefire order in Palestine with penalties for noncompliance.
A concise quotation urges that the entire span of life is brief and should be spent enjoying it rather than wasting time. It emphasizes seizing immediate happiness and purposeful living without delay.
The passage notes exceptional good fortune and possible valuable aid during the year. It also suggests a newborn child may be very clever in the arts, indicating potential early artistic talent.
A note on 1840 era topics mentions Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and a term for a person who speaks multiple languages. It also defines a phrase describing a mixture of languages and cites a distance of one and one fourth miles.
Columbus youth Mike Shields built a 100year clock model in a high school workshop creating a mahogany case and installing electric works and face. The piece has been entered in the Ford industrial arts competition at Greenfield Village.
MEL HEIMER profiles Rock Hudson during a week in Manhattan. Hudson, tall and handsome, admits New York overwhelms him yet enjoys Coney Island rides and the roller coaster with his Brooklyn fans. He has made 17 pictures and is starting his 18th, still unattached and the subject of much fan fascination.
A compilation of concise facts across history and demographics. It covers Turkish secret balloting in 1950, Guam’s cession in 1898, Queen Victoria on stamps, Spartan stoicism, car ownership in France, ermine fur coloration, chop suey origins, Annapolis opening in 1845, low mortality in Sweden and New Zealand, sunglasses spending, swimming ability, the first depressible addi tive key machine of 1850, quadruplets frequency, early US air travel in 1919, and absence of firearm trace before 1300 A D.
U S Steel has begun mining coal at a sky high site 2169 feet above sea level near Munson West Virginia producing 4000 tons daily with plans to reach 10000 tons. The two level Pocahontas seam is accessed by a ski hoist and 27 miles of track. Coal is processed at Alpheus West Virginia and shipped to mills in Indiana Illinois and Ohio.
Hartford elevator operator for the state altered a job survey questionnaire. When asked to account for an eight hour day he wrote Up 50 per cent Down 50 per cent. The incident reflects a humorous or evasive response to the survey task and highlights concerns about the reliability of self reported data.
Born today you are mood driven and sensitive to criticism which can undermine confidence. Learn to conquer diffidence and use your charm to build friendships and partnerships, especially with Leo or Scorpio for happiness. Focus on science history and facts while pursuing a harmonious balance in relationships and work.
Hollywood star Alan Ladd reveals he does his own stunts for The Iron Mistress to improve performance. He chronicles cuts on knuckles a bruised knee from duels and fist fights, noting crew pauses when injuries sidelined him. He compares danger to LA traffic and stresses conscientious effort.
Helicopters support Alaska surveying and aerial photography in the summer for the third year by the 30th Engineer Base Topography Battalion from San Francisco. The unit collects data and photos to map large military areas. Last year they covered 24 000 square miles in 81 days with 36 helicopters planned for 1952.
A health overview links mouth and tongue ailments to improper nourishment. Deficiencies in vitamins C and B complex cause gums swelling scurvy and beefy red tongues, while riboflavin shortages lead to cracking at mouth corners. High doses and citrus or vitamin supplements rapidly improve symptoms, noting that some conditions reflect poor absorption rather than intake.
E. W asks how to remove a yellow stain on teeth. The answer notes stains come from bacteria mucus calcium deposits tobacco and foods. Removal depends on cause and advises consulting a dentist for proper treatment.
Max Baer, once heavyweight champion, retires from the ring and pursues entertainment. He settled in Sacramento with wife Ellen and children Max Jr, James Manny and Maudie Marian while rebuilding finances through annuities and show business. Baer’s career featured dramatic title nights at Madison Square Garden and clashes with Carnera Schmeling Braddock and Louis, ending with a 60 fight career and 35 knockouts.
A quick parade of quirky items includes a new calculator nicknamed Maniac that can add, multiply and subtract rapidly. A snake hid in a Rhode Island parking meter threatening motorists. Detroit pupils staged a 200 piano concert. A Bogota bullfight funded Colombian Liberal Party campaigns. An ex polo star seeks the Democratic presidential nomination.
Hartford reports the state tax department says persuasive appeals outperform threats of arrest in collecting delinquent taxes. Officials note kinder outreach yields more compliant taxpayers than coercive measures.
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