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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1949
Page
3
A fragmented review critiques a Soviet delegation's rhetoric during a United Nations session. It cites Andrei Vishinski and claims he sourced claims from Soviet media, likening the propaganda to Hitler’s “big lie” tactic and labeling it naive and misleading.
A reader complains about the Iowa attorney general's clean up of illegal gambling. The piece argues editorial stance harms law enforcement and urges clear support or opposition, warning against middle ground and ridiculed enforcement. It reflects editorial controversy over crime laws and media accountability.
News reports say Judge Harold Medina of New York received about fifty thousand commendatory letters after the Communist trial. A small Michigan town, Leslie, sent a letter with two thirds of residents signing. The praise honors his patience and fairness, granting defendants every doubt, a sign of democracy in action.
Dr Clarence Shedd of Yale Divinity School cites a national center study showing about sixty public and land grant universities offer religious instruction for credit. He notes these schools aim to teach religion without endorsing any sect, viewing state institutions as sources of democratic faith and values.
In Pella residents show wholehearted approval of religious instruction heard weekly on Station WOL from Town Stile College. Vocal groups have recorded grand old Psalms in Dutch for the University of Town school of religion, with no criticism evident local reaction.
Research into polio cure paths explores new ideas linking cleanliness and multiple disease carriers beyond flies. It notes antibodies from birth and sanitation levels affect susceptibility, praising nature aided by vaccines and the March of Dimes drive starting in January for 1950 hope and support.
Editorials from Van Buren County Register and others mix humor with concern over highway deaths. Readers discuss replacing highway numbers with Abattoir designations, caution about hitchhiking risks, and the stark toll of traffic crashes with 508 deaths and 13,000 injuries reported so far this year.
Thirty years ago Webster School pupils staged a public entertainment to raise funds for Armenian relief. The event featured a pageant The Landing of the Pilgrims with music by Tunis Kempkes orchestra and violin selections by Marion Frush and Marty Mitten.
The December 30 1909 issue notes the death of 84 year old Mrs G Vrieze laar born Breen in Oudorp Vlakee Netherlands her migration to America with two later marriages and town entries. It also lists Chron ic le subscription contest judges YMCA mock trial two boys charged with breaking into a drug store and various local tidbits including public rest room talk, a prize steer sale at the International Livestock Show, social visits and church sale plans for the Scholte Church and a penny postage appeal for rural mail carriers.
A reflection on a handsome library whose future value cannot be measured in money, paired with sharp criticism of officials who ignored such wisdom. The quote laments disregard for long term cultural value over short term costs.
A Dec 26 1929 report notes G R Ingens a Pella native living in Casper Wyoming considered for the Republican Senatorial seat succeeding the late Franklin E Warren. The piece mentions his Wyoming legal reputation and local political currents. It also surveys highway expansions, a $100 million state bond drive for roads, a bond lawsuit, and a legislative amendment.
The issue recalls a color Christmas cover and an AAA soil program cutting acreage by ten percent. Corn acres in the county stood at 81 000 with a 1940 allotment of 7152 acres. A Holland letter warned of invasion and soldiers on the border. A Stoker installed at Slobe store drew local grumbles. Connie Van Donselaar’s buffalo herd and Oklahoma transfers appear. Grinnell College president Dr John Nollen retired. Central College lost to Dubuque 34 24 with Lindpoint scorers. Children sing carols for invalid Mrs Marion Porter and a group photo of new local citizens is shown. Pella High beat Knoxville 26 12 led by Steintjes and De Wild. Buffalo hunting and buffalo meat at Farmers Union Locker market.
A university poll of editors shows they prefer publicity handouts but dislike being edited or pressured. The piece advises writers to study editors’ changes, meet deadlines, and ask for guidance to improve future submissions. Separate note: static electricity sparked a fire at an Indianapolis paint factory when a lacquer thinner valve opened and flames erupted.
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