Editorial on defending free speech amid disapproval
A condensed editorial emphasizes defending the right to express diverse opinions despite disagreement. It reflects Voltairean principle that free speech must be protected even for unpopular views.
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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1963
Page
4
A condensed editorial emphasizes defending the right to express diverse opinions despite disagreement. It reflects Voltairean principle that free speech must be protected even for unpopular views.
The piece notes Eisenhower era reluctance shaping the 1964 field. Governors George Romney and William Scranton and Senator Barry Goldwater deny interest while Nelson Rockefeller both campaigns and dodges a clear commitment, reflecting a Republican pause before a nomination fight.
The columnist argues Rep. Adam Clayton Powell exposes a broader pattern of abuse in Congress. Powell’s defense and claims of racial motives are condemned as a symptom of wider lax ethics, urging Congress to address the systemic corrosion rather than focus on one louder figure.
U S Customs reports shrimp imports from Mexico rise alongside beef cattle trade along the border. France and Brazil dispute lobster rights off Brazil's coast with arguments over international waters versus territorial shelf.
Governor Archie Gubbrud vetoed a bill requiring new cars to have seat belts, arguing it opposes free enterprise. The piece questions consistency, noting safety laws and fraud statutes also limit freedom and that some restrictions are necessary for a tolerable life.
Mr Boyle muses on how winter rain alters daily life across ages from the elderly to children. He notes sneering cab drivers, shoppers canceling trips, and pigeons sheltering in cornices as cities endure a seemingly endless downpour. The piece contrasts quiet despair with the dull persistence of rain.
On the Line reports that early spaceflight will resemble steerage with cramped quarters and minimal comforts. NASA plans a large new space center near Houston as crews face long missions, limited movement, and potential health issues in future Mars journeys.
The page mixes short trivia answers listing tallest Los Angeles building, author Hamlin Garland, the Rhine, Curaçao islands, and New Mexico. It strings in comic quotes, biographical blurbs, and spaceflight notes about Apollo, LEM, and radiation shields, ending with a note to continued coverage on page 14.
Advertises subscription prices for Indiana Illinois editions, daily and Sunday options, rates by mail and rural routes, and notes on posting and delivery times. Includes office contact lines and a disclaimer about unsolicited submissions and liability for lost items.
A series of social visits and club meetings mark March 7 in Terre Haute. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Bennett host a luncheon bridge club at South Third street while Mrs. Clyde R. Randel’s residence hosts another luncheon. Guests include Mrs. M. A. Tully from Chicago and Miss Carrie Lieferman. Faculty Wives Club meets at Indiana State College. Charles Boyle and son visit Buckeye street relatives. Book club gathers at Mrs. Ward S. Hubbard’s Willow street home.
Astrology notes for each birthday sign advise on daily conduct and decisions. Readers born under Pisces through Aquarius are guided to keep matters private, avoid hasty choices, and maintain discipline to tip the scales toward success by day’s end.
TRIBUNE STAFFERS report North Terre Haute comedian Dave Madden booked for ED SULLIVAN appearance on March 24. Acknowledgments from Madden and local ties are highlighted. Also noted are VIC FORSYTHE from Florida watching MLB action, GINO MORESI named Elks Club GM in Shelbyville, and a runaway pair from Terre Haute located in Miami Beach.
Chief of Police Frank Riddle City Court Bailiff Eddie James and Deputy Prosecutor Verl Miller receive birthday wishes as Officer Bob Kable discovers a decorated cake at a City Hall celebration held on a secret date.
An account of turtle signaling in the Ohio Valley describes how locals wade streams to locate snapping turtles and bag thirty to forty live specimens. The piece details methods from feeling under banks to skinning and boning, noting the meat yield and regional bounty practices.
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