12 Oct 1965
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1965
Page
1
Published in Pella the article presents a policy statement inviting readers to express opinions on any page content. It emphasizes space permitting coverage, editorial openness, and the right to edit submissions while inviting signatures from contributors.
Polk County District Judge Harry Perkins hears a suit by four Iowans challenging the 1965 Legislature temporary apportionment plan. The case argues lack of subdistricting and multi-member districts violates one man one vote. The state contends the plan follows federal court orders and is temporary. A Supreme Court appeal is likely regardless of district court outcome. Fire losses in Iowa are 40 percent higher year to date, and the state faces an approaching fire-hazard period. Fire prevention hinges on addressing human factors. Vice President Hubert Humphrey plans a Des Moines visit on November 13 for a Democratic fund-raiser. Governor Hughes critiques Attorney General Scalise’s remarks on judiciary politics and endorses the plan's current operation. About one-third of National Guard units face new emergency training under a Defense Department order affecting roughly 2,600 guard members. Scalise estimates about 70 Harpers Ferry cottage owners lack clear legal rights to their properties as state land claims the area. An Iowa Republican Reserve forms to oppose right-wing attempts to take control of the party. Dr. Joseph Walt of Simpson College named temporary chair. Congressman John Schmitthäuser declines a congressional pay raise, aligning salaries of lawmakers with civilian federal workers separately. Judge Gaffney criticizes Board of Control policy on youthful offenders and urges Regents’ jurisdiction over Eldora and Mitchellville facilities. Iowa-Nebraska boundary dispute will endure at least 18 months, with a November San Francisco conference. Paul Johnston proposes regional book centers funded via federal aid to schools.
Des Moines Social Security Office answers readers questions on student eligibility for a son aged 21, timing for physicians' coverage, earnings limits while receiving benefits, and changes in benefits when income limits rose from 4200 to 4800. Includes guidance to refile for student status and notes about 1965 tax year applicability.
Kenneth Roozeboom of Bussey received the Junior Accounting and Automation Diploma at the American Institute of Business Des Moines graduation on September 26 1965. The ceremony at Veterans Memorial Auditorium honored 318 Business School graduates with Keith Fenton as school president.
Residents report Main Street, Hazel Street, and Jefferson Street chaos from paving work. Friday, oiling on Broadway added to disruption with flaggers and machines. Complainants urge smoother blade work and timely coordination, noting weather delayed scheduling and lack of street-smoothing before finishing. Local writer criticizes unused city equipment and costly inconvenience.
The Decorah Journal notes that a local weekly newspaper strengthens unity, informs readers, and fosters community spirit. It lists twelve roles from recording news to advertising, editorial viewpoints on key local questions, and expanding trade areas, while resisting pressure to publish poor journalism.
Editor Leo Mores explains the demanding work of publishing a weekly paper. He likens it to leading a draft board and notes that quality work rarely earns public praise. He cites deadlines costs space and teamwork shaping what counts as news.
An editor faces reader pressure for accuracy and fairness. The piece argues editors must print news impartially without fear or favor, likening journalism to a tightrope walk and a newspaper to a person with a soul, deserving integrity despite criticism.
Dr B C Hagen of Primghar has won a trophy for outstanding spinal correction based on before and after X rays. The award was given at the Foundation for the Advancement of Chiropractic Research convention in Wisconsin during August.
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