03 Dec 1964
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1964
Page
1
The Chronicle states its policy of presenting titles to cover important issues within space limits and inviting reader comments on anything published. Submissions must meet the same requirements as staff writing and may be edited to fit policy.
The piece notes a confirmed postal rate increase at year's start to cover mailing publications like the Pella Chronicle while signaling a future rise under study. It accuses the Post Office of political pressure on Congress, questions the value of widespread “free space” mailings, and cites editorials arguing rising rates fund unprofitable services.
Industrial News Review notes the Soviet Union moving away from strict central planning toward profit driven incentives for workers and managers. It cites Pravda discussions on overhauls of Marxist theory and questions whether adopting capitalism might avert failures of planned economies.
David Lawrence in U S News argues that Moscow's sudden shift warns the American public against a lasting split with Peiping. He says ruling cliques in both nations remain true Communists who may align against the West. the goal is to safeguard democracy, with self interest visible as peace and economic stability follow totalitarian threats.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation reported 12 921 convictions in fiscal year 1964, 9 1 percent of all cases. Savings and recoveries rose 402 to a new high, totaling $1.43 for each dollar appropriated.
National Newspaper Week emphasizes the newspapers role as a unique irreplaceable service and watchdog of the public It argues freedom of the press is vital and that reporting shapes destinies across metropolitan dailies to small weeklies nationwide The piece frames journalism as integral to democracy and public reform efforts by editors and newspapers Pollock Newspaper News
The piece discusses lotteries as a financing attempt for a utopian school plan in New Hampshire. It notes that after a $5.7 million take, costs and taxes consumed most of the funds, leaving per pupil distributions of about 20 dollars, insufficient to close the local state aid gap. The Hardin County Times commentary suggests seeking other funding sources.
The late Herbert Hoover wrote that the first prerequisites of a President of the United States are intellectual honesty and sincerity.
A 1954 Ford driven by Henry B. Van Roekel leaped forward after his wife opened the door, crash ing through the front window of Boat and Boatsma furniture. The store sustained about 3500 in damages while the car escaped major harm. Also noted are local election results, a management change at Pella Garden Chapel, and PCHS basketball scores.
Twenty years ago, Corporal William Hols of Pella earned the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal and four Oak Leaf Clusters for delivering food and supplies to American and Chinese troops in Burma. Other local service members included Navy men in the South Pacific, Seabees in California, and two Pella residents drafted.
A look back at notable events from 30 years ago in local history, highlighting key people, places, and developments that shaped the community at that time. This retrospective summarizes decisions, milestones, and public notices reflected in archived reports.
Readable items include a goat attack on Charley Le Cocq and his wife with injuries while John Robertus and Billy the goat traverse local headlines. Accounts vary on how the goat was handled with marshal Carter alleged to have lassoed it or plans to shoot it reported. Other items note relief commodities distribution before December 1, a Graham Hall football banquet, cattle shown in Chicago, and operetta and motion picture highlights featuring Pinafore Cleopatra and The Merry Widow.
Forty years ago Andy Butt was awarded the Heerema Brothers trophy for excellence in football and sportsmanship. Prof. Lee presented the honor as Jack Pence coached the team. The annual banquet for college and high school squads was planned for the coming week at the women’s dormitory on campus.
Fifty years ago a legal notice scheduled December 2 for a bond issue of 48000 to build a new high school in Pella. The project drew backing from area's leading businessmen. Also noted: H. Kuyper anniversary, Civil War veteran Harman Wheeler visiting town, Pella High Alumni to play Thanksgiving, coal mine labor, and local civic matters such as phone line connections, a saloon site survey, sewer talk, and a Des Moines College football game in Pella with 34 0 score comments.
Sixty years ago protests ended A W De Bruyne’s proposal to build a saloon on the corner south of the Schuring hotel. Property owners objected to land sale to the Rock Island Railway and the closing and relocation of East First street near the depot with a new depot planned near Main Street. The council would decide at the next meeting.
Pvt Marvin H Van Dusseldorp son of Mr and Mrs Henry Van Dusseldorp of Leighton completed eight weeks of basic training at Fort Leavenworth Fort Sill then left Des Moines Iowa November 7 for Fort Dix New Jersey and arrived November 16 1964 in Wertheim Germany His new address is RA17692208 HQ Btry 3rd Bn 35th Arty A P O 800 New York New York.
Local columns and notices from the Pella Chronicle dated December 3 1964. Readers find community updates, ads, and short items reflecting mid 1960s life in Pella and surrounding area.
The X Ray unit lists December appointments by towns and times. Pleasanville on Dec 7 from 2 to 4 pm. Knoxville Dec 8 with 1 4 and 6 to 8 pm. Attica Dec 9 9 to 10:30 am. Marysville 11 to 12 am. Hamilton 1:15 to 2:15 pm. Bussey 2:30 to 4 pm. Pershing Dec 10 9 to 10 am. Knoxville 10:30 to 12 am and 2 to 4 pm. Dec 11 Knoxville 9 to 12 am.
The American Cancer Society conducts a six year study of over a million Americans to identify cancer risk by race and environment. It lists seven danger signals and advises seeing a doctor for any signal longer than two weeks. Information sources include physicians, local health departments, and the American Cancer Society Iowa Division.
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