18 Mar 1965
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1965
Page
1
A policy statement explains balanced editorial stance and invites reader comment. Letters discuss Chicago welfare distribution of birth control pills, farm policy, wolves, unemployment, and farm organization. George Van de Voort of Mahaska County N.F.O. urges farmers to unite for fair prices and profits.
Mrs. Connie Vander Wal and co host Mrs Elmer Vander Linden hosted a grocery shower for the Myron Steenhoek family on Thursday afternoon March 11. Twenty five former community members attended from their previous residence. The Chronicle March 18 1965 Page 2.
A reader letter reprints a parable tracing a man raised by public programs who becomes a taxpayer and business owner with government aid, then urges Congress to cut wasteful programs. The piece argues Americans must accept tax and spending reform to reclaim rugged individualism.
Editor reflects on public hearing about zoning and the accusations of unfairness. A caller threatened a writer over zoning questions while acknowledging the need for open discussion. The Board of Supervisors paused the ordinance to allow both sides to present facts, with plans for future articles clarifying what zoning will and will not do. The piece urges rational study, civic involvement, and constructive dialogue before a final decision.
The publicity committee thanks you for the fine publicity given to World Day of Prayer meetings. Appreciation is extended from Mrs. Logan Vander Leest Mrs. Case Valster and Mrs. Ringnalda chair.
A reader responds to a letter to the editor arguing for fair prices to help farmers. The writer supports the NF O stance and criticizes grocers for controlling prices, noting normal profits and potential bankruptcies in a capitalistic system. He urges mutual benefits and warns against starving customers.
Jake Sneller and Gene Vos, local painters with years of experience, announce a new decorating firm named Sneller and Vos located in the Van Den Berg Electric and Paint Store. The Dutch Boy brand of paints will be used exclusively.
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