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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1959
Page
4
A concise reflection on Voltaire’s maxim about defending others right to express differing views, emphasizing the principle of free speech as central to a democratic society and urging tolerance for dissent.
The article argues that France risks derailing its push for Algerian independence as proposed bills seek full integration and the war in Algeria spills into Tunisia. It notes domestic opposition in the army and warns of negative reactions in Africa and the United Nations to De Gaulle’s governance and policy.
The United States Weather Bureau promotes a discomfort index from heat and humidity to warn the public of rising misery this summer. Critics object to the term discomfort and propose variants like comfort index or vacation index while the bureau contemplates a formal name such as T H index. Regardless of label days this hot and sticky remain uncomfortable.
The administration seeks removal of the 4 percent interest cap on government bonds drawing objections. Critics warn rate limits may provoke inflation as the Federal Reserve can end up backing large bond issues. Chairman Martin says keeping rates forced could amplify inflation risks and hinder debt shifting to private sources.
The General Federation of Women's Clubs proposes a resolution opposing exploitation of feminine appeal in advertising and entertainment. The piece questions whether ending exploitation would ban pretty ads or boy girl scenes in media and suggests the group must better define its terms before action.
Henry Hazlitt argues in Newsweek that paying off the national debt at one billion dollars a year would take 285 years. He calls this a conspiracy of silence on tackling the debt, noting that substantial reductions are rarely discussed and ignoring the issue won’t solve it.
The reading describes a June 20 birthday profile as a planner entrepreneur and dreamer torn between intuition and practicality. It notes talent, financial savvy, home-loving nature, cautious wine use, and loyalty to a small inner circle, with examples of notable birthdays and guidance for tomorrow.
Walter Winchell laments the 1909 copyright law, arguing it deprives U S composers of post 56 year royalties as many works enter public domain. He cites Gershwin Hammerstein and Berlin and calls for extended protection to prevent vast losses to creators and heirs.
The column offers daily astrological advice for each sign focusing on personal growth and well being. It ends with a historical note recalling the Boxer rebellion in northern China in 1900 as context.
The Montremler recounts a comic scene where a father and son dine at a new oyster bar. The boy admits he pocketed oysters to avoid hurting his father. Realizing the trick, they fear the missing shells may be in someone else’s pocket, ending with a humorous misadventure.
The Terre Haute Tribune and Gazette dating back to 1869 and 1804 announces subscription rates for evening and Sunday editions, office contact hours, and mail options. It lists pricing for various regions, calls for deliveries by 6:00 p.m., and notes policy on manuscripts sent to the paper. It also includes postal details and liability disclaimer.
Terre Haute notes honor for the Kirman Grotto patrol as it places second best drill team and third among musical groups at a Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets parade in Rock Island Illinois. Local social notes mention visitors and moves including Moose lodge site leasing and a Hippodrome revue opening.
1. Adrian Block explored New Netherland area now Rhode Island state in 1614. 2. Africa's predominant religion is Islam. 3. Kainite is a mineral salt of potassium magnesium and chlorine. 4. Slow Slow Fresh Fount was written by James H. P.. 5. Prague lies farther east than Vienna.
The list on Sunday June 21 includes Lillian Hellman, Errol Flynn, and golf champion Glenna Collett alongside Don ald Culross Peattie, botanist author. Rockwell Kent. actresses Jane Russell and Judy Holliday. Admiral Harry Donald Felt. and baseball figure Eddie Lopat.
After several attempts western Virginia achieved statehood on June 20 1863 due to the Civil War. The region with mountainous terrain rejected plantation slavery and secession led to a new non slave state. On Sunday June 21 observers note the historical context. Fourteen years ago tomorrow U S troops took Okinawa after the final World War II campaign.
Jefferson asserts that opinion errors may be tolerated as long as reason remains free to challenge them. He argues against government censorship and defends open discussion as essential to truth.
Defines stringency as strictness severity and rigor with origin from Latin stringere meaning to draw tight.
A major decision will be yours this year. Avoid extravagance. Today's child will be economical and conservative. For Sunday June 21 a happy romance is probable. Today's child will be proud and determined.
A fragment notes demographic imbalance in Connecticut with Moslems outnumbering primitives by over 11 million. It mentions a natural salt used for fertilizer and potash, and references Ben Jonson and Vienna.
St Charles County Prosecutor Andrew McCulloch personally tested a firm’s fire alarm thermostat by placing it in an electric stove. He raised the temperature to 220 degrees before the alarm rang and ruled the device could not be sold in the county.
A Sunday airport scene in Tallahassee features a white backwoods preacher delivering a fiery sermon via radio. He frames Moses as a non bench warmer and urges listeners to swing for Jesus, to try even if they fail, and avoid passive faith.
Diet and Health by Dr Herman Rundesen discusses occupational noise risks for taxi drivers riveters and others in loud jobs. It explains inner ear damage from continuous noise and other causes such as infections blocked Eustachian tubes and aging, with note on vitamin deficiencies as a factor.
Mrs A P reports a 12 year dizzy sensation and a tendency to push left when walking. The answer suggests the issue may be disturbance of the internal ear and advises consulting an ear specialist.
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