18 Jun 1964
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1964
Page
1
The Chronicle explains its policy to present both sides of important issues as space allows. Opinions on the editorial page are not all the paper's. Readers may comment on anything published, with contributions subject to the same requirements and edit.
The note extols soil conservation as vital for fertility and flood control. It describes Soil Conservation Service districts, watershed areas like Kirkholm and Tri-Valley, terraces and contour farming, and government funding for conservation structures. It urges farmer adoption and praises current adopters. It also lauds city sanitation crews and reports on local speeding enforcement in Sully.
A long critique argues there are no federal funds and urges replacing the phrase with taxpayers money. The piece cautions politicians treat money as theirs and praises a program highlighting citizen contributions. It also covers The Free Southern Theater opening in Jackson to combat racial and educational inequities and promote integration through stage work.
A Burlington official reply to the Pella Chronicle dated June 15 1964 advocates county zoning to attract industry. The letter urges ample industrial zones protected from non industrial encroachment and notes the need for land that is well drained flat well prepared with utilities available.
A letter from Rev. Gerald Vander Hart urges protection of minorities amid views of racial tension. Separately, 25 summonses were issued to motorists for speeding after two electrically analyzed speed checks. Fines were set at $1 per mile over limit as part of a statewide crackdown to cut highway accidents.
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