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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1966
Page
1
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A local newspaper discusses why Pella didn’t receive industrial development coverage while other communities did, highlighting fund and support constraints. It notes a Dutch Fronts project for improving business image, and previews a Chamber of Commerce road development program on February 1 with speaker Dick Hileman. The rest lists assorted social visits and family events around town.
A Chronicle warning details a Madison woman dubbed Mrs D who was swindled by magazine salesmen. It recounts two visits, forged licenses, and large checks to bogus subscriptions totaling 3247, with agents cashing payments across stores. Officials urge caution, advise verifying licenses, and suggest reporting to the Chamber of Commerce and Chronicle.
The state highway commission finally placed Interstate 35 between Clear Lake and Mason City, drawing opposition from Clear Lake and farmers who fear loss of land. Mason City supporters call it an industrial boon while critics accuse politics over rode design, noting Iowa’s northwest and smaller centers ignored. The piece reflects on broader interstate aims and civil defense origins.
The Industrial News Review argues the Ombudsman, a centuries old Swedish institution protecting ordinary citizens from capricious bureaucrats, offers clear duties fixed in the constitution. It notes several nations adopt similar systems to curb bureaucratic abuse and suggests the United States could benefit from such a model to hold officials accountable.
In a London predeath remark Adlai Stevenson warned that aggression breeds more aggression and retreat invites further advances. He stressed the necessity to stand and hold lines to avoid a holocaust and a major war, aiming to prevent catastrophe in South Vietnam.
C P Woods notes in the Sheldon Mail that shrinking silver content in coins will make the slogan In God We Trust carry more significance for everyday money.
Numerous Oberlin area residents hosted friends and relatives over the weekend and midweek. Notable events include Flora Tool celebrating her 98th birthday. several gatherings at the homes of Heifner, Timmins, Steenhoek, and Vander Pol families. and visits from De Vries, Ver Hoef, Van Walbeek, and McConogghey clans from Otley, Pella, Monroe, and Des Moines.
The Public Library in New Hampton hosts a frosted Scotch pine tree decorated with lights and small books. Some mini books contain complete stories while others are pictures of actual book covers created by the librarians.
A description notes a tree assembled from bright colored foil and various pieces creating an interesting and unusual centerpiece. The assembly blends reflective materials with vibrant colors to form a distinctive festive display.
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