28 Oct 1965
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1965
Page
1
A reflective piece questions common life inequities and moral excuses, noting human hearts as deceitful. It asks why courses, sins, church participation, and prayer often meet reluctance or rationalization, while urging sincerity in daily faith and action. The text cites reactions to Iowa athletics as a related critique of authoritative decisions.
Five Iowa National Guard companies will be expanded toward 100 percent readiness under a Defense Department plan. The 2nd Battalion mechanized based in Sioux City includes units at Le Mars Sheldon Cherokee Ida Grove and Mapleton and the 3675th Ordnance Company at Fort Dodge and Audubon. Drill periods will rise from 48 to 72 annually.
A public policy note outlines the newspaper's effort to present opposing views on major issues while inviting reader comments. It explains space constraints and the right to edit submissions, urging signatures to be included.
A guest editorial prints a spoof of the National Anthem criticizing draft dodgers and Viet Nam era protests. The piece portrays college students burning draft papers and questions the meaning of patriotism amid war opposition.
The piece argues idleness harms productivity and character, draining creativity and joy from life. It stresses that retirement can be productive by rejecting a passive mindset and embracing ongoing purpose, opportunity, and contribution in later years.
The House debated a resolution demanding the Post Office Department reveal the names of 8,600 youths who held summer postal jobs. Defeated 186 to 180, the vote exposed fault lines in Democratic and Republican lines over government openness and patronage. The piece notes Republicans largely supported disclosure while five of six Town Democrats opposed, except John Schmidhauser.
Iowa State Auditor Lorne Worthington is praised for handling thousands of council county and school funds with diligence. He shares audit analyses with newspapers so local taxpayers see how their money is managed, reinforcing the public right to know.
The 1960s report from the Association of Iowa College Presidents shows 84,000 students enrolled across 51 colleges and universities in Iowa, a 15 percent rise from last fall. Freshmen total 24,360, with 43.7 percent at public state institutions, 42 percent at private colleges, and growth led by 16 public junior colleges up 46.3 percent. The piece also covers tax withholding changes, University of Iowa athletic scheduling policy with Iowa State, and related political reactions.
A reader notes that a pair of paper clips can serve as a quick fix for a broken line guide in a tackle box. The tip emphasizes portability and immediate usefulness for anglers.
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