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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1966
Page
1
A Swiss vacation story follows a group of businessmen guided up the Bavarian Alps. Most turn back at the half way house citing injuries and fatigue while a few press on to the summit illustrating the difference between potential and achievement.
In a July 18 1966 letter to the editor the writer corrects a printed sentence about foreign language study. The author emphasizes German French and Latin aid comparative analysis with English, noting Greek could be added and stressing language structure awareness. The letter reiterates reasons for language study and thanks for the chance to clarify.
Primary election looming seven weeks out as candidates from Robert Johnson to Bert Bandstra outline positions. Tax, crime, education, and welfare debates center on state and local issues with liquor revenues at stake. A mix of proposals includes tax refunds, anti tax moves, and regulatory actions from the Iowa Supreme Court on tires and school funding.
A wife may continue receiving benefits on her former husband’s record if she was married at least twenty years. If she has benefits based on her own work, the 20 year rule does not apply and her benefits are not affected.
Ames residents are urged to remove dead and dying elm trees to protect property values and reduce Dutch elm disease. Extension entomologist Harold Gunderson notes that cutting trees eliminates beetle nesting sites that spread the disease, with a larger than usual impact anticipated after a cool spring delayed beetle activity until June.
July 26 1966 notes a beetle-fueled elm disease risk with dead trees aiding moth and beetle propagation. Removing trees this summer and burning weak wood curbs spread. dormant insecticide applications aid early detection. If weather mirrors 1906, a severe outbreak could recur in 1987. Community removal programs have proven highly effective in Iowa.
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