11 Feb 1965
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1965
Page
1
The Chronicle declares it presents both tides of opinion and does not necessarily agree with all views. Editors open columns to reader comments on any published material. Contributions are subject to the same standards and may be edited to fit those standards.
Key volunteers from Pella attended a one day Osceola meeting on January 21 held by the American Cancer Society Iowa Division to plan the 1965 educational and fundraising April Cancer Crusade. The event, titled Tell Your Neighbor, aimed to spread cancer awareness and stress early detection while extending education, research and service to medically indigent victims. Pella representatives Dr R C Roush Mrs Raymond Brower Mrs Peter Zwank Mrs Dale Gogs selink and Mr and Mrs Harry Ver Meer attended and discussed expanding local cancer control efforts.
At a Des Moines meeting among the Corps of Engineers State Conservation Commission and local Marion county groups Col Coffman urged forming a full time Chamber of Commerce secretary backed to coordinate all bodies. The idea aims to reduce duplication resolve conflicts and speed development for Red Rock and future community projects.
The Algona Kossuth County Advance reports a movement by new lawmakers to consolidate county offices to save costs. Clerks of court and recorder duties may merge, while treasurer and auditor duties already blend some tasks. Proposed salary bumps aim to attract better talent but would raise property taxes unless consolidation reduces the load.
A Marceline Missouri note discusses how indirect, hidden taxes affect every purchase from milk to shoes through supplier, manufacturer, and retailer layers. It argues that consumers bear the cost, not governments alone, and urges economy as a route to relief for wage earners.
TheRepublicans press for an investigation into Nicholas Coad’s qualification for state milk inspector, arguing he is unfit while supporters say he is qualified. Governor Hughes critiques partisan payroll imbalance and discusses broader party dynamics in state government. A pilot project called Red Rock Reservoir operates in Marion county as part of local infrastructure progress.
In a spirited broadside the writer laments nosey neighbors who listen in on party line telephones. They denounce rubbering as cheating and a community nuisance, comparing it to distorted radio signals from interference. Get off the line.
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