Editorial page policy and a Japanese campus letter
The Pella Chronicle June 9 1964 features an editorial policy note inviting balanced opinion and reader submissions, followed by a long personal letter from a Kobe College student in Japan. The letter recounts Golden Week holidays, freshman year procedures, camp activities, Bible study groups, and a missionary conference with interdenominational participation. It also discusses media bias, Civil Rights legislation, and a biblical reference to Acts 19.
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Okadayama
Nishinomiya
Kobe College
Japan
Cean
Rokko
Kobe City
Mt. Rokko
Throne of Mercy
Sanmaiso
Mt. Fuji
Avril
R.A
United Church of Christ In
Ashi Evening News
Brotherhood of Man
U.S. Senate
United States House of Representatives
Grace
Robins Thrive as Mother Waits Nine Hours for Truck Return
A mother robin waited at the nest for at least nine hours for a truck to return. Her patience paid off as two baby robins thrived in the nest, suggesting the delivery or presence of the truck aided their feeding and safety.
County zoning misunderstood and debated in county election
The editorial argues misinformation surrounds county zoning in Marion County. It clarifies farm exemptions, cites Iowa code protections, urges informed discussion, and cautions voters to verify sources while noting zoning’s potential benefits and need for flexibility. The piece urges practical scrutiny ahead of the general election.
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Des Moines
Marion County
Board of Supervisors
County Board of Supervisors
Towa
Pella
County Zoning Commission
Zoning Commission
Iowa
Alaska
Hawaii
Boobytraps of daily life quoted in Decorah paper
In Decorah, Dale Ahern reflects on how small annoyances become boobytraps for happiness. He urges staying calm and relaxed, noting the quote that the mountain ahead wears us out not the grain of sand in the shoe, and that little disappointments can ruin a day.
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Dale Ahern
Decorah
Fragmented Thought on Public Agitation Across Regions
The fragment discusses how agitation against something varies by region and suggests that some people lack nerve when confronted with change. It hints at differing values across the country and world, without a clear event or outcome.
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Aes
Nesting Robin Hinders Propane Truck at Manning
A mother robin built a nest between the cab and tank of a Modern Gas Co. propane truck in Manning. Roy Soll said the bird laid eggs and the truck was used at least twice daily, complicating service.
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Robin
Manning
Modern Gas Co
Roy Soll
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J. H. Hoogenakker
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Edward Weasselink
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Izaak Waltons
Elmer van Dusseldorp
Larry Toom Pella Jaycees
Women’s Federated President
Mra
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Robert Evers
T.T.T
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Hospers Kuyner
Fred Whalley
American Legion
de Jone
Warren, van
Public Library
Helen Vandenberg
Bear Telaliner
Ken de Haan
Ulrich Motor Co
Gilbert
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Pella Rett
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East First St
Fuller Body Shop
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