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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1950
Page
4
Dr Ralph J Bunche argues a Big Point Four style aid program could advance future peace. He says humanitarian gifts and export of knowhow to empower the hungry outperform force, stressing that goodwill moves hearts more than brutality.
Two farmers near Lynnville and Montezuma were injured in corn picker accidents in a single day. One lost a hand and the other four fingers. Iowa country newspapers report ongoing incidents since corn picking began. The piece calls for redesign of corn pickers to prevent hand injuries, urging swift American ingenuity to solve the safety problem.
John Rogge former assistant attorney general of the U S spoke to the Supreme Soviet in Moscow and attended the World Peace Congress in Warsaw. Once applauded he was booed in November and denounced Communism as fanatical and blocking human progress. He urged end to incitement of revolutions and said Americans do not want war while criticizing Cominform aggression linked to Korea Tibet and possible Germany action. He praised emigrants housing and jobs for the young and a wave of Australian opportunity.
A report traces how prejudices form in childhood from home and play, referencing a Boston Schools Institute on race relations. It notes that children learn biased attitudes early, influenced by parents and surroundings, and connects findings to social attitudes seen in political discourse.
The piece argues against cigarette ads that mislead about TV watching causing social inferiority. It notes absurd claims about children without TV sets being short-changed and questions why protests against such ads are absent.
A garbled fragment describes a rear raised over land and landing impact, mentions advertisements altered, objections aired, and ongoing vigilance by WPA era observers. The text is partial and contains unclear references to state statements and a longer flag image.
Katharine Piper urges women to wear red dresses to boost attitude and confidence while Hardin County Times critiques government overspending and fiscal policy. The piece discusses national debt, taxation, and calls for restraint to preserve personal freedoms and public goods.
A brief mention quotes a Den Adel Company line about preferring Towa products with prices indicated in a short context. The record captures a business note emphasizing a modern substitute. No additional details on date or location are provided.
Forty years back in December 1810 Sellers and branch managers from the Pella Stacker Company gathered for an annual meeting with promises of jollification and a banquet. Local contests awarded prizes to John H Ver Steeg and Nettie De Guexer. News mentions a new partnership in Knoxville, a piano prize, and various community notes including high school hockey and marriage announcements amid station upgrades and factory plans.
Thirty years ago Minnie De G. Van Viiet hosted a Graham Hall dinner for three community members. Speakers included Alex Miller of Washington Iowa and Ottumwa lawyer Mr Hunt who urged tolerance across nationalities and races. P H Kuyper acted as emcee as Jennie Kuyper prepared for a trip to Japan and mission service. Will J Verplogg traveled to Des Moines due to his sister’s illness. Leona Vander Linden in China faced a lingering fever after Korea vacation. Local prices noted for crops and goods. An official Marion County canvass reported Warren G Hard results in the presidential race with Cox of Ohio as opponent.
The item references Franklin D. Roosevelt as a Democratic ticket candidate for vice president. It notes horses two years old sought by Benjamin and Stalyers and mentions bringing a ram mate to the Twery stable for viewing and purchase.
The piece notes Bell Clothing House in Dick Den Adel celebrating 20 years in business with a large sale. It recounts optimistic industry outlooks for 1981, listing firms like The Woodrow Washer Co and Brom's Hatchery Meat Market among others. It mentions a January clearance for ladies wear, a conference of Ro lscreen agents, donations from New York Reformed Churches to Central College, and local sports and medical news in a broad community roundup.
A decade ago a front page photo showed Tulp Toren decorated for Christmas with a lighted tower and a glow outlining the platform. The Legion Post sponsored the display. George Heeren Jr. was community Santa holding Neal Ray Thomassen, with Pearl Van Gorp as Mrs Santa. Gifts were distributed at the Tulp Toren as part of holiday festivities, while an election date to establish a soils district was noted.
A speech by Judge Harold Medina before the New York Board of Trade explores loyalty as a spiritual force that unites people against evil. It emphasizes unity, solidarity, and the fight between righteousness and darkness as key to social cohesion. The piece weaves in local notes about a January 4 gathering in Marion County and various community happenings in Pella and Newton.
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