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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1952
Page
7
The piece notes a waning fear of Russia in American thought. It argues Russia’s resources are insufficient for world conquest and that Stalin’s throne of bayonets is unstable. It suggests his lack of trusted security weakens his grip and questions why Americans feel jitters about him now.
A brief dispatch notes three East Coast manufacturers, Midvale Steel $43,000, Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton Standard Steel Works $178,000, and Greene Tweed & Co. $6,000, returned to the federal government after improved operating procedures cut defense costs. They were not obligated to return the money, and the item is seen as a hopeful, politics-tinged note amid corruption concerns.
A quartet of cautious analyses from New York business voices hints inflation may be tamed yet signals risk of a recession. They cite stationary or declining production and incomes, unprepared stock buyers, deep price cuts by mail order houses, and a long term shift toward lower bond prices and higher rates. The piece urges saving, with defense bonds offered as reliably redeemable at par.
The article notes Libya’s path to liberty without a revolution, its prewar Italian rule, and postwar governance by Britain and France. It describes a 1951 plan under Adrian Pelt for Libyan independence with a federal system, two legislatures, a supreme court, and an Amir king, plus UN backed economic aid from Britain France and the U.S. It highlights Libya as deeply poor with desert land, a 1,340,000 population, low per capita income, and U.S. plans to establish agricultural schools and demonstration farms.
A health survey in Libya finds eye disease and trachoma as urgent issues while a broader plan seeks self sustaining agriculture. The piece contrasts a $2,000,000 1952 U S contribution with military spending, defending the point fours program as necessary aid to backward peoples.
The Pella public library, a valued community asset funded by property taxes, faces design and space limitations. The building is in need of modernization with a larger footprint, improved lighting, and better shelving. Proposals include expanding to the sidewalk, adding basement reading rooms, and updating architectural style. Consider gifts or bequests to sustain its future.
Editorials urge reform in postal sales pricing to curb abuse of 49-cent sales and critique Washington staff handling. Iowa Falls and Wallace’s Farmer call for a reevaluation of CCC corn stocks, arguing to lock up sound corn and withhold sales until a bigger crop ensures shortages and price stability.
Items of interest from The Chronicle recalling events 10 20 30 and 40 years ago. This weekly column highlights notable people places and happenings that shaped the community over decades. Readers gain quick snapshots and historical context in concise notices.
The Polk County Board of Supervisors and justices of the peace are accused of favoritism in contracts and supply purchases. Local events include a G A R Circle box supper for the Pella band fund, seed corn fertility concerns, a new mayoral selection, and a report on recent sports and school activities.
Carl Beyers bought out Arthur Verrips and dissolved their partnership in the battery and service station. A 200000 gallon water tank raised city pressure. some fell ill from the new supply. Pella Tigers planned a town teams tournament at Ames with fourteen teams. Local businessmen funded a $200 prize to encourage lawn landscaping. A fire destroyed a residence beside Garden Square. stronger water helped firefighting. Park Commission advertised bids for cement walks and park drainage. Notables Faasen and Bevan faced illness in Des Moines hospital. Viersen sought soil rebuilding guidance at Ames. Schakel and Vander Waal helped install the new tank and headed to Des Moines for a larger tank. Pella Motor Company sent three to Des Moines to pick up new cars, an Essex coach.
In Des Moines a declamatory contest at a high school faced stage lighting failures as fuses burned out. While darkness persisted the audience shouted class yells deemed enjoyable. Central College student Harry Porter attended as part of the audience and participated in the event.
Women of the Federated Club planned a dinner at Mrs. Nora Scholte’s home with speaker Mrs. Sarah Richardson on The Farm Bloc in Conv FY. Van Doorninck earned praise for singing and was viewed as having a bright musical future. Ray Vander Waal, a student at Iowa State College Ames, returned home to attend his grandfather A. D. B. Vander Wal’s funeral.
Twenty years ago the Chronicle noted a 12 page issue with ads and school events at the Legion, a flawed county jail report urging a new building, welfare wood cutting paying 13000, a fire in a West Washington garage housing a Chrysler and paint. It also covered Dr Aschenbrenner pushing science in schools, a hog vaccination plan for farmers, local reminiscences, and upcoming games and theater for Ben Hur at the Pella Theatre with sound added to the new version.
Ten years ago on February 12 1942 the annual Chamber of Commerce dinner for the Night School was held at the Legion Hall. The Ames speaker arrived by car wreck en route and Prof. Karl Kettering of Central College was noted among attendees.
The Dutch language weekly De Volksvriend ceased publication last week, ending a 1874 started newspaper that connected Dutch settlers worldwide. The final issue reflects the broader decline of foreign language papers in the United States as assimilation grows and English language weeklies thrive in small communities.
Pella High defeated Attica 84 to 19 in the county tournament final at Knox ville after beating Knoxville 22 to 21 en route to the title. Menning scored 7 baskets and Schilder 6 in the big game. Also noted: draft registration details for 20 to 45 year olds north of the Des Moines river. Community events include a goodwill theater visit, a March hobby show, and a farmers cooperative banner year.
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