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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1964
Page
1
In a Senatorial era of debate the Ames centennial edition and local history projects mingle with reflections on Billy Graham and Abraham Kuyper. The writer negotiates religion politics and public life, urging thoughtful consideration and civil discourse while recalling farm visits and a grass fire rescue.
The House passed version of the Civil Rights bill had Section 2203 deleted, a move seen as restoring free speech and a free press. Critics warned the section could chill editors who criticize the ban on discrimination. Representative Sikes called the language risky for thought control, urging open debate across society.
Budget phony Republican workers and well wishers, 3,100 strong, heard Senator John J. Williams of Delaware and others in Des Moines February 12. Williams, a long time critic, denounced the Johnson economy plan as phony, noted federal job cuts and growth, and pledged to expose and not bury the Baker case while recounting past investigations and resignations in federal administration.
An Indiana press release says sixteen point seven seven six million dollars are frozen in an unusable account due to past accounting errors. Combined with twelve point nine million found recently, the funds are idle, untranslatable into public service, prompting calls to audit and reclaim millions hidden in bank balances. The piece notes a broader warning for states to review records and avoid idle funds.
A religious column lauds John Glenn and Billy Graham as outstanding Christian gentlemen. The writer argues Glenn could enter politics, praising his born again faith, leadership qualities, and suitability for public service while urging steadfast zeal for truth.
A rural farmer joke about selling on a Russian market is quoted by the Tipton Conservative and the Davis County Republican. The quotes contrast U S cattle prices around 41 to 54 cents per pound with Russian equivalents and eggs at about 88 cents a dozen. The articles note the disparity highlights potential profits if U S producers could sell domestically on a cash basis.
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