Editorial voices defend free speech despite disagreement
Terre Haute Tribune editorial cites Voltaire to stress the defense of free expression while allowing disagreement. The piece argues principle over prejudice and urges readers to uphold open dialogue in civic life.
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Donald Mercer
Evansville
Don
Terre Haute
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Rising food costs spark official alarm and grim outlook
The Department of Agriculture reports a new all time high in the typical American family food bill with January up 2.7 percent from December. Officials say farm-product price rises, unfettered by controls, drive continued retail increases and harsher months ahead. The blame defies simple pinning but families bear the burden.
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Department of Agriculture
Agriculture Department
Meir calls for direct talks with Arab neighbors
A conciliatory tone marked Golda Meirs remarks after her first talk with President Nixon. She urged serious dialogue any time any place, aligning with US view that settlements require direct negotiations between Israel and its Arab neighbors. The piece criticizes the lack of round-table talks amid rhetoric and violence.
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Nixon
United States
White House
Middle East
Baseball salaries rise and fall amid 5.5 percent cap on raises
The piece surveys notable baseball contracts and negotiations detailing Vida Blue, Pete Rose, Rollie Fingers, Rusty Staub, Brooks Robinson, Ken Holtzman and Tony Oliva. It notes pay climbs to six figure sums for several stars while others face smaller raises or cuts under the sport’s 5.5 percent limit.
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Pete Rose
Cincinnati Reds
Rollie Fingers
New York Mets
Rusty Staub
Baltimore
Brooks Robinson
Ken Holtzman
Tony Oliva
Minnesota Twins
Swiss Factory Workers Take Lively Exercise Break
A recent news photograph shows Swiss factory workers engaging in calisthenics during a break. The piece suggests combining exercise with brief socializing over refreshments to boost health and morale in workplaces.
Birthday age riddle and aging in popular culture
On the Line notes a birthday joke about a wife who may be 39 and compares age norms with Jack Benny and Adolph Zukor. It comments on society’s growing age consciousness, with children viewing parents over 30 as old and employment turning away 40 year olds. The column ends with a tease to continue on page 5.
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Coyle
Okla
Boor
State Department
Washington
Luxembourg
Jack Benny
Jack
Adolph Zukor
Benny
Mr. Zukor
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Taurus
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Victory gardens raise inflation worries and debates
Washington officials propose home gardening as an anti inflation tactic led by Labor Secretary Brennan. Critics doubt the idea will catch on, arguing a name change won’t boost motivation or yield. The debate considers ar mistice or cease fire themes versus traditional victory gardens.
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UPI
Labor
Peter J. Brennan
Victory Gardens
Sidney Ploughfoot
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Armistice Gardens
Vietnam
Ceasefire Gardens
Male menopause? Clarifying middle age hormonal changes
A reader asks about the phrase male menopause and is told the term is not a medical diagnosis. The letter explains that hormonal shifts occur after middle age, affecting mood and personality, and stresses understanding over derisive labels. The piece notes society often discards older adults at a fixed age, despite ongoing contributions.
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Horoscope by birthday dictates tomorrow's fate
Read your birthday paragraph to learn what tomorrow holds. Aries through Sagittarius forecasts advise using others’ powers, handling finances, caution with companions, and timely celebrations, with a note to continue on Page 5 Col. 8. Born today details emphasize science, detail focus, adventure, and social interactions.
Terre Haute Tribune Ad Rates and publication notice
Page notice describing Tribune publication details, pricing and mail rates for Indiana Illinois editions, callout numbers, and standard legal boilerplate about unsolicited submissions and Associated Press rights.
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Illinois
Tribune
Community seeks old Fayette Township school memories
Vigo County residents are asked to write Mrs. Martine Graham at New Goshen with facts about the former Fayette Township school system. The committee seeks details on former teachers, notable students, incidents, and the first school built in New Goshen. Includes unrelated birthday and local notes.
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Vigo County
Fayette Township
Martine Graham
New Goshen
Graham
Nixon Ambush on Revenue Sharing Skews Local Finance
John P. Roche critiques Nixon’s revenue-sharing plan, arguing it substitutes for categorical grants and limits federal aid for mental health programs. He notes governors and mayors greeted the plan eagerly in 1969 but now protest, while Congress debates responses to reduced federal spending.
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Nixon
Congress
Washington
Aflcio Executive Council
Tocuh
John Kenneth Galbraith
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