Watch Your Step in Pella Sparks Sidewalk Safety Call
A column notes daily sidewalk trips by pedestrians in Pella amid Dutch atmosphere. It urges city officials to fund and place a local rescue unit in Knoxville or to mirror Pella's volunteer fire department effort, arguing the Marion County supervisors should also buy a county rescue unit. It emphasizes immediate action to prevent injuries from slips and trips.
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Main
Franklin
Gatral Park
Pella
Marion County Board of Supervisors
Knoxville
Election and sports share familiar scoring and turnout cues
The piece notes parallels between elections and games, comparing opponent matchups, scores, vote totals, and turnout. It hints at surprise and fan support dynamics, remarking on higher attendance at football games than at polls on election day.
Values and Parenthood from Betty Ford Letter Excerpts
Rev Dir J Rolenbrander and his wife reply to Betty Ford after her 60 Minutes interview. They share beliefs on eternal values, responsible parenthood, and open discussion with children, stressing faithfulness and noncoercive guidance. Ford replies, emphasizing parental love and dialogue over time.
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Dirk J. Rolenbrander
Betty Ford
60 Minutes
A Change in Attitude at Christian Opportunity Center
The article outlines a Christian Educational Philosophy focusing on abilities over handicaps and a Christ centered approach. It follows a teacher's experiences at the Christian Opportunity Center with eight students ages 9 to 17, detailing individualized planning, concrete learning, community service, and a work study program linking classroom lessons to real life.
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Christian Opportunity Center
C.O.C
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