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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1964
Page
1
Editorial page notes space limits and open discussion policy while surveying diverse topics. It covers Billy Graham, De Gaulle, Eisenhower Johnson gifts, farm program costs, a humorous Napkins ode and primary politics, plus a NASCAR economy test and Jack Ruby defense funds appeal.
The piece argues higher education costs rise and hinder access for qualified students. It notes private and public tuition pressures, a failing state tax credit proposal, and advocates a sliding scale tax credit as a practical, immediate aid. Senators Ribicoff Keating pledge to push the idea on the tax bill. The editorial urges supporting fiscal relief to preserve U S educational opportunity.
The Indianola Record-Harold reports Governor called special session begins February 24 and suggests legislators: while reapportionment work proceeds, many will return home or stay busy with budget reviews. Attorney General Hultman recommends a thorough look at state budgets, especially Highway Commission and social welfare, arguing annual budget scrutiny could justify an annual session. The piece predicts money saved or raised could justify ongoing study and potentially push for annual sessions.
The Post Office Department won ICA approval to raise parcel post rates about 31.1 percent, covering catalog mailings as well. Officials say the move funds parcel post and improves service, but critics warn rising costs erode dollar purchasing power and could trigger future hikes. The piece also surveys Panama’s charge of economic aggression against the U.S. and U.N. responses amid aid cuts and canal-related financial ties.
A reader reflects on the burning of Pella Christian High School, arguing the fire shows no need for separate religious schooling. He urges funding a unified public school instead and touts Christian unity over sectarian division.
A 1964 Rambler American driven by Les Viland of Livonia Michigan achieved 34.551 miles per gallon in Class Six of the Pure Oil Performance Trials in Daytona Beach Florida. The car, equipped with a six cylinder overhead valve engine and manual transmission with overdrive, posted the best mileage among 56 entrants.
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