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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1965
Page
16
Detroit Dodge introduces the 1966 Polara line with seven models from an economical four door sedan to a sport bucket seat hardtop and convertible. Features include a new 440 cubic inch V-8 option, safety upgrades, standard four belt restraints, improved door hardware, and a Lux Polara 500 with pleated bucket seats. Display to public on September 30.
The House voted to authorize construction of the Skunk River Dam and Reservoir north of Ames Iowa including areas in Jasper Marion Mahaska and Keokuk counties at an estimated cost of 12.9 million dollars to aid flood control. Congressman Bert Bandstra said the project could be included in the 1965 omnibus public works authorization bill though not in the Senate version. He noted the Army Corps of Engineers already approved plans for a 2100 surface acre reservoir five miles north of Ames.
Detroit reports Dodge introduces the Coronet as the most elegant 66 model with a fresh styling theme and broad engine choices. Byron Nichols says it is family size, affordable, and offers many body styles and options. The line, including Monaco Polara Coronet and Dart, goes on display September 30 with production expected near 300000 Coronets next year.
The Farmers Home Administration reports 11,593 Iowa families benefited in fiscal 1965, with loans totaling a record 26,811,930 dollars. Director Gene L. Hoffman praised rural Iowans for sound credit, noting 16,405,937 dollars repaid as the agency’s largest three decade total. The year also aided 10,319 farming families and 1,996 rural groups using credit to strengthen farms and build homes.
Mary J Franklin hosts and visits kin across Coal Ridge with Mrs G H Franklin family at Newton Skiff Memorial Hospital and nearby stops. Neighbors Verle Davis and family, William Franklin and Linda visit Knoxville and new residents. Betty Carpenter visits Two Rivers guests parse circle meeting in Terre Haute area.
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