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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1951
Page
4
The Terre Haute Tribune and Gazette records two city papers: the Terre Haute Gazette founded in 1869 and the Terre Haute Tribune established in 1894.
The Tribune publishes payment reminders with a 5 30 p m deadline and a 7 p m follow up for copies sent by messenger. It lists subscription options by zone and duration including evening and Sunday plans with prices. It notes post office classification dates and a policy disclaiming responsibility for manuscripts and pictures sent to The Tribune.
The Tribune cautions readers to avoid gossip and criticism without knowledge, to remain faithful to American ideals, and not to undermine government, emphasizing prudence in public discourse.
Leonard Marshall, a native of Terre Haute, becomes president of the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce. The change follows Hulman's seven year tenure and is seen as part of a golden era of industrial prosperity for the city.
Walter M. Charman, Rose Polytechnic Institute alumnus and founder of The Ferro Engineering Company, died Friday at Lakeside Hospital in Cleveland. Born September 30, 1894 in Terre Haute, he advanced steel technology by developing a practical method of dioxidizing steel ingots. His father aided Indiana State Teachers College’s early foundations.
Department of Agriculture experts told a congressional committee that insects cause about 4 billion dollars in damage annually to crops fabrics wildlife livestock stored products forests and humans. They testified before a House committee examining chemical controls and pest threats.
Rep. A. L. Miller of Nebraska notes that grasshopper sprays saved farmers about 72 million dollars last year, with a return of 55 dollars for every one dollar spent. He warns that continued pest control is essential to avoid hunger as pests remain a threat.
Dr Grayson Kirk vice president of Columbia University denounces the Senate joint hearings as a political and educational misstep. He argues Americans should engage with national affairs beyond sensational disclosures and warns against letting Russians monitor the process.
The Treasury Secretary John W Snyder cites that after taxes the average American income buys 40 percent more goods than in 1939. The explanation lies in higher per capita production, which outpaces price and tax increases, suggesting the production rate is the key to a high standard of living.
The article discusses whether unlimited substitution should continue or revert to a rule preventing reentry in a quarter. Proponents say large programs gain advantage from depth, while critics warn it harms small colleges. Supporters argue fresh players reduce injury risk and fatigue-related harm.
Administration insiders expect a compromise to ease meat price controls amid strong congressional opposition from cattlemen and farm interests. Price Administrator DiSalle remains unconvinced though momentum toward altering livestock controls grows to preserve broader economic controls.
Mrs Frances T Hord and son Stephen Young Hord head to Lake Maxinkuckee for summer at their cottage. Mrs W W Ray and daughter Mary visit relatives in Medford Colorado. The State Normal summer term opens with predicted registration above 1500. A roof fire damages Edward Stark home. Railroads consolidation may reopen American Car and Foundry. Dudley Weeks reappointed Vigo County Home superintendent and matron. Elks convention in Atlantic City planned by David L Watson. C J Root and son William travel to Chicago for the week.
A humorous collage notes a propeller enabling blimps to hover or reverse in flight, jokes about color television, a tight rope walk, Santa’s stamina, contract bridge revival, and a TV puppet that lip syncs, all in a satirical tone.
Dan Stampler of Steak Joint Greenwich Village laments rising beef prices and warns American women may lose steak skills. He shares his cooking rules advising air from fridge hours ahead, broiler heating first, no seasoning before cooking except filet mignon, and limiting broiling to certain cuts.
Walter Winchell on Broadway notes the opening of Courtin Time starring Joe E Brown at the National Theater as the sole entry of the week for 1951 52 season. Carmen Mathews shines in Act I while critics praise the troupe and the musical some reservations on other shows loom from New Haven to off Broadway.
The piece reviews a slate of films led by Sirocco with H Bogart delivering stern heroics and Marta Toren nearby. It notes My First Love for a spicy French flavor, Half Angel as a light romance, Joe Cotten and Lo retta Young in romantic echoes, Heart of the Rockies blending horses and horseradish, Four in a Jeep addressing Vienna's woes with newsreel realism, Night into Morning a grim Ray Milland portrayal, and Million Dollar Pursuit critiquing inflation through a lavish title but weak plot.
The piece surveys radio and television offerings with mention of Guy Lombardo, Vincent Lopez, Racket Squad and The Bickersons CBS polish. It notes Shadow of the Cloak as espionage whimsy and comments on box office weather and Western trend in Movietown while referencing Berle and Runyon committee pledges.
The text lists claims about Teddy Roosevelt as the first American Nobel Peace Prize winner in 1906, a Nahuatl daily in Mexico City read by about two million, Yale libraries housing over 2 770 000 volumes, girls learning to read earlier than boys, the average heart beating over 2 750 million times in 84 years, Colorado’s Mt Massive at 14 428 feet, and Harvard housing 2 600 pre 1501 books.
Tuesday guidance highlights leadership, self expression, and perseverance for born leaders. Readers are urged to cultivate aggressiveness, seek cooperation, and pursue goals with harmony. Individual sign advice covers Gemini to Taurus with cautions on indulgence and suggestions for practical focus.
The lines come from Charles Baudelaire? No, correct line is from John Henry Newman? The author is Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. The question about the joint chiefs chair is General Charles A. Crowder? The Russian word soviet means council or assembly. Paris recently marked its annual Bastille Day? A skate is a fish.
A Danish proverb notes that what remains unsaid may someday be spoken while what is spoken cannot be unsaid, underscoring the power and permanence of words. The saying invites reflection on restraint and consequence in communication.
The 1861 birth year of Sir Douglas Haig is noted, alongside the 1935 passage of the Wagner Labor Act by the United States Senate. Also highlighted is 1948 when Soviet forces halted rail and road traffic between Berlin and the western zones, cutting off British and French access to the city.
Veteran actor Charles Coburn along with band leader Guy Lombardo and actresses Mildred Natwick and Blanche Yurka are listed as today’s birthday celebrants in this period notice.
A dictionary style note explains exuberant as abundant and effusive. It traces origin to Latin exuberans and explains the meaning and usage of the word.
A report notes a newborn whose birth under favorable stars hints at a life of creativity and gaiety, with influences toward art and social charm. Community figures encourage friendly support and ongoing guidance for growth.
A council discusses a piece titled Worth While by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, referencing Gen Omar Bradley and noting its 2 000th edition or version, with a mention of a fish as a possible symbol or related item.
In Pretoria South Africa a lioness charged after two constables disturbed her near Kruger National Park. One officer shoved a rifle down the animal s throat but she shook it off and charged Constable J J Van Zyl. A third shot felled the lioness at his feet.
Dr Bundesen notes adults face serious mumps complications such as orchitis and encephalitis, unlike children. Skin tests help determine exposure risk and vaccination seeks to prevent infection, though vaccines may be less effective in some adults.
There is no known natural method to remove facial redness. Treating the high blood pressure is advisable to address the underlying issue.
Washington June 19. Look at the record and you'd think nobody wants to be president for four years starting January 1953. Democrats and Republicans show coyness as nominating conventions approach. Truman hedges, while others like Taft Dewey Warren Stassen MacArthur Lodge Dirksen Duff Wherry Smith McCarthy hide intentions. The scene suggests a broad reluctance to seek the office.
The American Dental Association says thousands of teeth are removed needlessly to prevent arthritis and other diseases, noting little scientific evidence links infected teeth to chronic illness. The ADA Journal cautions extractions do not affect bodily disease except in rheumatic fever where precautions are needed.
Ottawa reports that sales of new passenger cars trucks and buses in Canada rose by about 50 percent from 1949 to 1950. Passenger auto sales increased from 202 318 in 1949 to 322 991 in 1950 with total vehicle sales valued at 412 298 000 to 658 243 000.
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