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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1964
Page
3
The Chronicle explains its policy to print both important issues and permits and to host free exchanges of reader opinion. It notes that editors may edit contributed copy to fit requirements and reserves the right to edit any material published on these pages.
The essay likens Polaris the North Star to God's infallible revelation guiding life and morals. It warns that ignoring the divine Polaris leads to chaos, urges keeping focus on Scripture as a steadfast travel map for the soul, and recalls the need for a moral compass through belief.
The article recalls Public Law 480 as an agricultural aid program that shifted toward foreign aid via soft currencies, loans, and grants. It cites Rep James Whitten criticizing administration as “turned circle” and highlights concerns over misused funds, bid irregularities, and untracked expenditures in Argentina Mexico and Greece.
Clyde Ellis of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association criticized Barry Goldwater and William Miller for poor voting records on rural electric issues. Goldwater favored only three of 88 issues, eight percent, while Miller opposed 88 percent. Ellis cited Goldwater's view that REA should be dissolved and TVA sold to private groups. He praised President Johnson as having the best record on rural electrification. Chariton Valley Rural Electric Cooperative members are urged to consider these records in voting.
A recurring feature compares the lives and assassinations of Lincoln and Kennedy. It notes civil rights focus, election years, Friday slayings, Johnson successors, Booth and Oswald backgrounds, and family tragedies, with cautions from presidents’ aides about danger.
The Indianola Record Herald notes a Washington mandate to curtail postal service, arguing local offices lack control. It argues Congress underfunded the Post Office, forcing across the board cuts to provoke protests and pressure for funds, enabling reinstatement later.
The Citizens Public Expenditure Survey shows about nine percent of federal taxes go to federal aid, with total aid reaching 10.6 billion in fiscal 1965. Compared to a decade ago, aid has quadrupled from 2.7 billion. The survey notes 59 aid programs exist with more in the works, and Congress rarely reviews programs after adoption.
Zion Illinois News reports President Johnson pressed officials to craft a poverty program ahead of the November 3 voting date. The plan would allocate about 5 dollars per person, sparking debate over universal vs voter-targeted distribution, suggesting a scheme rewarding Democratic voters with eight dollars each.
A playful letter from six year old Diana to a West Coast paper praises newspapers as a tool for learning who roars and drowns who shoots who dies or has a baby who loses a dog and more. The editor adds a jab about swatting flies and public officials with newspapers.
A reflective note from Changing Times on how hobbies provide activity during worry, suggesting that keeping busy offers distraction and comfort while facing anxious thoughts.
A reader letter argues that the true US debt includes federal, state, local, and personal obligations, totaling over one trillion dollars. It warns that rising debt inflates costs, burdens savers and retirees, and threatens economic stability, urging responsible fiscal policy and debt repayment.
Distribution supplements will be handed to eligible persons during the week of September 14 at 1214 East Main Street Knoxville. The schedule lists Sept 14 Knoxville Alabama 8 to 11 a.m. Sept 15 Attica Bussey Hamilton Marysville 8 to 11 a.m. Sept 16 Harvey Pella Pershing Tracy 8 to 11 a.m. Sept 17 Columbia Melcher Dallas 8 to 11 a.m. Sept 18 Otley Swan Pleasantville 8 to 11 a.m.
This note emphasizes staying calm and moving to deeper water away from weeds. It counsels not chasing small fish and maintaining a safe sanctuary in weed-free zones, noting small fish seek weed shelter and won't wander far.
Dear Editor, a reader criticizes city officials for decisions described as nuts. The letter questions municipal priorities and governance, urging reconsideration of planned actions and greater public accountability.
Mrs Eston Woodruff of Mt Sterling Ta recounts a Sunday Aug 30 stop in Pella. She and her husband and two sons enjoyed a picnic in the park after the State Fair and observed many churchgoing people including young couples families and seniors, praising the town.
Local newspaper page highlights community notices, brief town updates, and recurring regional items. Reads as a midcentury community ledger with short notices and small items of interest to residents.
Slip form pavers bring low cost concrete roads to Iowa with 46 counties already using new machines that lay concrete efficiently. Air entrainment reduces freezing damage for a smoother surface and long term savings. About 900 miles of secondary roads now served with more planned next year as progress rolls out in counties.
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