02 Jul 1969
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle Advertiser
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1969
Page
1
The piece discusses a public hearing on a proposed 1 budget ending June 30 1970. It claims the public will not attend and questions the value of editorials after the hearing. It argues for consistency in public response and criticizes readers who complain without earlier input.
Wartime letters from Pella residents abroad and at home populate this update. Dusseldorp reports jungle conditions in New Guinea while others in England, the Philippines, and London share news of training, duties, and humor. The column lists names, units, postings, and recent mail updates from the Pella community.
Injuries reported when Van Gorp’s car crash near Waynes encapere left him with a broken arm cuts and bruises his bride sustaining injuries. June 28 dedication at First ship of Pella Sand and Gravel. Editorial notes on White House pardon and loss of Prof. Tunis Prins at Central College.
The column recalls Walter Sexton's 73rd death and ties to James B Sexton from 1865. It mentions historic prices and a Fort Madison excursion, farm policy debate by Frank Lowden, and 50 years ago Iowa women’s suffrage, Hagenbeck-Wallace show critique in Oskaloosa, a park commission vote, a water tank device, and other town items. It also notes war remarks, J J Sybenga promotion, war trophies, a Navy veteran, Ed Liter home work, and an iceless refrigerator demonstration.
Senators Charlies MM Fairfield Clifton Maquoketa discuss six seven firms accused of oversized permits with five or more violations. The mission tabled the issue indefinitely, effectively killing the action. Robert Ray seeks a full report from the commission as transportation committees study truck permits and enforcement. Mills, 48, a former state senator, is to receive 16,000. The governor names Civil Defense Director Orr as assistant to the crime commission, paying 15,000 annually.
Editors share lighter items from recent issues noting small oddities and curiosities. A Britannia airliner incident and stray, humorous mishaps spark brief reflections on everyday events and human foibles.
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