17 Dec 1969
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle Advertiser
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1969
Page
1
Iowa municipal editors note city tax limits strain budgets as property taxes max out. Editorial cites rising living costs, modest tax bases, and high costs for police and fire staffing. Governors committee study pending, arguments for alternative revenue foregrounded.
A truck driver awarded Driver of the Year dismisses women as drivers. He says he does not believe women are as good drivers and makes a sexist remark. The paper suggests additional precautions after the statement.
Bas Andeweg born 1878 retired in 1953 after 37 years serving Pella area. He started work at 12, partnered with Charley Dykstra in 1916 to run a wagon and later trucks. The KD Division era, no major accidents, three trains daily, and his 91st birthday noted. Roy, his son, continued the business.
A governor backed economy committee urges major restructuring of the Iowa liquor commission replacing it with a five member part time advisory board and a full time administrator. Savings of $23,000 yearly from shorter store hours and $350,000 from price steps are cited, with most recommendations needing executive or legislative action.
Ed Lamson notes the chamber's continued role in community development and invites public support. The column discusses shared Christmas song events by Tulip Tower supporters, urges appreciation and engagement with involved groups, and comments on how headlines can mislead about retail figures due to editorial emphasis. The piece also invites suggestions for next year’s Christmas decorations committee plans.
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