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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1966
Page
1
A newspaper states its policy to present both sides of important issues as space permits. It notes that not all opinions reflect the paper’s own views and invites reader contributions in editorial columns.
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A fragmentary portrait of the Sam Joe Navajo family led by Sam Joe and his wife Julia as they pursue making a grand ramless Navajo rug. It describes sourcing ancient pottery designs, building a rock loom house, gathering sheep, and years of patient labor to create a landmark weaving. The piece reflects on perseverance, tradition, and the value of skilled, arduous work.
Letters cite Amish education protests and potential land confiscation as a controversial weapon to enforce schooling. Readers draw parallels to other social issues, praising self-reliance while warning against broad punitive measures and state overreach. The discussion touches Viet Nam, right to work, and elder scams, reflecting public freedoms and law enforcement concerns.
The Waterloo Courier notes Social Security payments now absorb 6.3 percent of the U.S. gross national product, compared with 11 percent in Britain, 4 percent in Eden, 12.7 in Haly, 13.5 in France, 14 in Austria, 14.2 in Belgium, and 16.2 in West Germany. A U.S. levy for Social Security is seen as likely within a decade.
The Centerville Journal notes that Republicans acted as loyal opposition, opposing repeal of 14(b) and the Morrisey appointment. It argues the nation needs a meaningful two party system and credits the GOP with saving the day.
Chamber of Commerce announces a Jan 13 workshop in Ottumwa on tourist promotion sponsored by the Iowa Development Commission and the Iowa Travel Development Council. Proceedings run 9 30 a m to 3 p m with luncheon materials totaling 3 00 dollars. Donations support Wyatt Earp Boyhood Home restoration and Pella Historical Museum efforts.
The story notes a radio broadcast on WHO about parental guidance with a request for a clipping or issue copy. It mentions 13 rules for parents, details a 4-H club meeting with 85 attendees, gifts exchanged, and leaders receiving jewelry as gifts.
County officers conducted a county wide meeting for all local club officers on December 30. Presidents Cathy Johnson and Wavern G De Jong led the session with Vice Presidents Joyce Groenenboom and Tom Ferguson, Secretary.
In TUE PELLA CHRONICLE PAGE 2 a community club serves elderly and homebound neighbors with fruit cookies and candies, prepared by club members under the guidance of reporter Carol Vande Wall.
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