10 Aug 1965
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1965
Page
1
The Pella newspaper invites reader reactions to major local topics and opinions. It states its policy to present diverse viewpoints where space permits and to edit submitted letters for clarity while preserving the author’s voice.
A 1965 Pella Chronicle column highlights rapid growth ahead of the Red Rock Dam. It compares Pella with Knoxville, noting large gains in assessed valuation and per person wealth, and urges Chamber involvement to sustain momentum. It also surveys Taft-Hartley Section 14(b) votes, Roll call on labor and New Democrat rhetoric, and local civic news including scholarships and Miss Iowa.
Mrs Donald Rees of Pleasantville won first prize in the contest with Jessica Coe and Jimmy Grimes of Knoxville taking second. A jar contained 2843 kernels of corn as part of the display, and Mr Robuck thanks all who visited the booth and joined the activity.
The Yale faculty’s decision to deny tenure to Professor Richard J. Bernstein for insufficient publications triggers student revolt, as they deem the policy demeaning to capable teachers. The Red Oak Express notes broader debates on dissertations, death penalty politics, and public opinion, including support for capital punishment in Iowa.
The writer notes Iowa’s repeal of capital punishment is a grave error after a mass murder near Big Springs and argues Nebraska’s death penalty suits severe crimes. The piece contrasts state views and cites Lincoln area crime and a rabid animal metaphor to stress the issue.
The West Des Moines Express notes that despite public record theory, access to property assessments is limited by daily viewership. Critics cite large disparities like an $80,000 gap between identical units, urging full publication as in Illinois. Advocates say partial public access already reveals unusual decisions made in good faith.
The Iowa tax commission announces it will equalize property valuations to not less than 27 percent of actual value across the state. Affected homes would see $10,000 actual value assessed at $2,700, with millage set accordingly. Assessors push for industrial property appraisal specialists amid spot checks, noting two identical Polk County apartment units show an $85,000 assessment differential.
Merrill L Robuck chair of the Marion County ASC Committee announced the corn guessing contest winners at the Marion County Fair. Adults first prize went to Elmer Pearson of Knoxville, second prize awarded to a local entrant.
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