Pella Chamber of Commerce urged to join informers
A Pella editorial urges local businesses to join the Chamber of Commerce, arguing membership boosts business, safeguards against client attrition, and supports a growing community. It counters excuses, notes the SBA finding of higher business for members, and asks readers to invest a small fee for collective benefit.
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Pella
Chamber of Commerce Publiation
United States
Chamber of Commerce
Small Business Administration
Chamber of
Busines
Chamber
Bandstra vs Kyl telecast highlights budget cuts and tax fears
A Des Moines telecast shows Congressman Bert Bandstra and opponent John Kyl trading views on tax increases and federal spending cuts. The piece argues for eliminating war on poverty funds except Headstart and retraining, curbing foreign aid aiding Viet Nam foes, trimming federal staff, and recalling long outstanding loans to save money without tax hikes.
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Bert Bandstra
John Kyl
Des Moines
Viet Nam
Bandstra
Washington
Grinnell
Red China
England
Canada
U.S
Congress
Campaign clash over area community colleges in Iowa
Governor Harold Hughes and Republican opponent William Murray urge expansion of area vocational schools and community colleges. Hughes touts a statewide vocational-technical system as key to Iowa’s industrial growth, while Murray emphasizes colleges easing enrollment pressures and lowering costs for locals transferring to four year institutions.
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Town Press Association
Iowa
Harold Hughes
William G. Murray
Hughes
Cerro Gordo County
Murray
Iowa Falls
Gubernat
Charter letters mailed to many. Chamber of Commerce urged to act
The article notes over 100 individuals and firms have not accepted Chamber invitations. It warns finances affect the program and calls for review if needed. It urges informed voting in November, urges participation in Industry Month with Roscreen Open House to showcase the area’s largest industry.
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Pella Chamber of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce
Iowa
Rosscreen Company
Governor Favours ADC Aid Increase to Full Subsistence
Governor Harold Hughes says he will urge the 1987 Iowa legislature to raise aid to dependent children grants to full subsistence needs from 75 per cent of need. Current average ADC payment is $42 per month. under the proposal it would rise to $56, costing nearly $4 million.
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Harold Hughes
Iowa
Hughes
Two ISU Professors Run for High Office Share Past, Pets
E. B. Smith the Democratic Senate candidate and William Murray the Republican governor candidate are both Iowa State University professors in Ames. They are longtime neighbors five blocks apart and share a Sunday school class. Both have prior campaign experience. Murray paid a $5 fine for an expired license in Burlington, while Smith paid a $5 fine in Ames Municipal Court for letting a dog run at large named Rex.
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E. B. Smith
U.S. Senate
William Murray
Iowa State University
Ames
Murray
Burlington
Smith
Washington, D.C
Rex
Dilley voices Vietnam victory plan and tax cuts
Robert D. Dilley of the American Constitution Party pledges a quick easy victory in Vietnam and peace with honor while urging tax cuts through spending reductions and the Liberty Amendment. He accuses government of waste and cites a Perry speech on fiscal policy. Nebraska and Iowa issues about drafts and electric needs are also noted.
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Robert D. Dilley
American Constitution Party
U.S. Senate
Vietnam
Perry
Dilley
Right to Work Drives Iowa Campaign And Insurance Outlook
Dr. Arend D. Lubbers becomes chair of Iowans for Right to Work as William Ruggles of the Dallas News credits non union workers as the backbone of America. Iowa fights to preserve right to work and Taft Hartley 14B while Midwest insurers cite more drivers, higher claims, and inflation at a Des Moines conference. Minors’ licenses will be stamped under 21 to curb falsified IDs for liquor purchases per state safety chief Gene Needles.
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Arend D. Lubbers
Central College At
Pella
William B. Ruggles
Dallas
Midwest
Des Moines
Gene Needles
Social Security Qs Answered in Pella Chronicle Column
Arrangements have been made with the Des Moines office of the Social Security Administration to answer readers questions about Old Age Survivors and Disability Insurance. General interest questions will be published in this column. Send inquiries to Mr. W C Barclay Field Representative at 205 12th.
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Des Moines
The
Social Security Administration
Pella Chronicle
W. C. Barclay
Medicare and Social Security Inquiries For Iowa Residents
Answers explain where to send refund claims for Medicare in Iowa and for Railroad Retirement annuity, and outline rules on widow's benefits at age 60, filing for Social Security, Medicare eligibility, and a special 72nd birthday benefit with guidance to contact the Social Security office and request pamphlet OASI-1966.
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Travelers Insurance Company
Insurance Exchange
Des Moines
Iowa
Social Security
Social Security District
Social Security Office
Advertising in newspapers drives reader interest in ads
A readers survey finds 85 percent favor newspapers containing advertisements. The result suggests ads are a valued part of the paper, reflecting a preference for commercial content alongside news and features.
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Marion de Zwarte
James Hueser
Merle Pratt
Asec Tgn
Mahaska
Marion
Lloyd Karr
Marion County
Board of Supervisors
West District
Pitt
Capitol News
ADC
Towa
Norval Wardle
Iowa State University Extension
Wardle
Glenn
R. “Bowles
State Selective Service
Bowles
Donald Kennedy
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company
Iowa Utilities
Kennedy
Pat Myers
Marlen County
Earl Pohlmann
Cook & Son Agency
Oskaloosa Oil Co
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Bert Hugen
Henry Hugen
Mae Day
al Towing
General Electric
Appliance van Berkam
Farm Service
Jake Vos
Robert Hqksbergen
Hotel Pella
Ottumwa
Richard Tyaseline
Robert Allen
Frank de Witt
Joe Stienties
Martin Nelson
Henry Vandevoort
Fa Vn Gorp
Wilbur de Jong
B. Caldwell
Robert Honser
Robert C. van Vark
Loren Vandar Zyl
Herbert Vander Wall
Fred Hawker
Park Board
Ralph de Cook
Mise Jane Gosselenk
Charles Vader Ploeg
Menning
Robert Powers
SCHOC
S.es
M. F. Whitney Se
John Blommes
Edward Wesseling
Teeeees
Jack Conkrbata
Vander Werff
Kiwanis Club
Gerald Stravers
Dirk van Zante
Rotary Club
Blake, Gittont
Wernt
Ward Izaak Waltons
Marvin Schippers
van Dusseldorp
Jim Ver Meer
Ron Rows
Women’s Federated
Lloyd Vander Streck
tMra
Robert Evers
T.T.T. Society
Thyren
Ther
Peggy Plerson
American Legion
Mpsi
Walter ‘Visscher
Witla
Van
Auctioneer Service
Dennis Bandstra
Consolidated Breeders Co-op
Superior
Gilbert Roozeboom
Dale Dixon
Pontiac
BUICK
G.M.C. Vander Ploeg Motor CO
Monroe
Wen
Marion County Mutual Insurance
Willard Kaldenberg
Insurance Pella
Carnations Farms Breeding Service
Call Rie Blom
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