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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1966
Page
1
The page presents a policy statement explaining the newspaper’s aim to present both sides of important issues to readers. It notes that opinions reflect individual writers and do not necessarily represent the paper’s stance, welcoming open exchange while avoiding endorsement.
A newspaper note dedicates itself to free exchange of fact and opinion inviting comments on published material. It states all contributions are subject to the same requirements as staff writing and may be edited accordingly. Sign them please.
Arthur E. Pontier pastor of Calvary Christian Reformed Church writes to oppose opening the municipal pool on Sundays. He argues the Lord's Day must be kept holy, counters civil rights arguments, urges church-led Sunday activities, and calls City Council to act with biblical law in resisting desecration amid South Vietnam war concerns.
A reader critiques the Chronicle editorial on opening the municipal pool on Sundays. He cites tax funding, constitutional issues, religious considerations, and civil rights mentions while opposing the stance that Sunday opening should be allowed.
Editor argues that communism does not drive U S Vietnam policy and cites James Reston and Walter Lippmann on a planned sphere of influence. He accuses Johnson of supporting Ky, a fascist dictator, amid a civil war between Ky and Ho Chi Minh. The piece frames U S policy as propaganda to gain regional influence rather than countering communism. The letter also notes Driver’s license rules for sixteen year olds and the August 1 deadline for licensing without education courses.
The 11th annual Midwest Old Settlers and Threshers Reunion runs September 1–5 in Mt. Pleasant Iowa with square dance evenings on September 1 and 3 featuring callers Wiley Hutchison Bob Gillespie Gene Beavers Skip Schippers Paul Caruthers Len Buch. Visitors from many states and foreign countries attend the five day festival with engines, a narrow gauge railroad, and an antique car pageant.
A letter from F. J. H. criticizes Jasper county and the Pella Galesburg route for poor signing near a flooded road. He recalls a family trapped by water after a late drive, notes inadequate northern indications, and urges clearer detour signs to prevent injuries or deaths in the future.
A 1966 letter thanks the Knoxville newspaper for extensive coverage of Coralia Depenning's farm visitation. The Farm Bureau Public Relations Souanatae expresses gratitude for boosting public relations with urban readers and acknowledges cooperation.
Commissioner Gene Needles explained there is confusion over age requirements for new Iowa drivers licenses. The 1965 Legislature set July as the start for the rule requiring applicants to be 17 unless they complete an approved driver education course.
Marion County ASCS committee announces community polling place elections for multiple townships including Dallas Franklin East Knoxville West Knoxville Lake Prairie Liberty Pleasant Grove Red Rock Summit Union and Washington. Swan township merged with Pleasant Grove for all ASCS purposes. Elections scheduled Monday August 22 from 12 noon to 9 pm with polling places to be announced later.
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