Betty’s past with pimps leads to a life on edge
Betty recalls a childhood of prostitution linked to her father James Stone and his associates including Robert Sallis. She describes a disciplined, dangerous world where she later met Sallis as an adult, trusting him before life spiraled. The piece traces her guarded upbringing, escape attempts, and a fateful 2004 fair visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty
Robert
Slick
Stone
Robert Sallis
Milwaukee
James
Jimmy Maclin
Cedar Rapids
Jimmy
Rahart
Barb
Pam
Johnson County Fair
Green momentum grows with Earth Day actions across Iowa firms
Iowa companies launch a week of Earth Day activities to promote sustainability. Activities include car pooling, recycling talks, and material diversion from demolitions to scrap yards and recycling centers. Real estate offices plan tree plantings and reduced paper use. Habitat for Humanity ReStore hosts Go Green Expo to showcase green innovations and networking opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirk Wischmeyer
Ryan
Wischmeyer
Iowa City
Coralville
Iowa Realty
Lou Ann Lathrop
Hiawatha
Habitat For Humanity ReStore
Ogden & Adams Lumber
RJ Construction
CarpetsPlus
Iowa
Ben Flodeen
ReStore
Garberson
Expatriate Americans Fuel Global Campaign Donations
Eight months before the election expatriate Americans have already given 2.8 million dollars, led by Obama with about 1.4 million. London Tokyo Hong Kong and Mexico City host fundraising events. Donors must be U.S. citizens or green card holders, with passports or permanent residency as proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregor
Beijing
Obama
D-Ill
U.S
London
Tokyo
Washington Post
Federal Election Commission
State Department
Hong Kong
Mexico City
Josh Berger
Europe
Warner Bros. UK
Pope Benedict Extends Call for Freedom at Ground Zero Mass
The pope prayed at ground zero marking the Sept 11 attacks. He blessed the scarred site, urged freedom used wisely, and called for renewal in Christ. About 56 000 worshipers filled Yankee Stadium for Mass and a pope sermon on unity and obedience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronx
Benedict
Ground Zero
Yankee Stadium
U.S
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cy Vas
Meee
Sallis
Thompson
Hope House
Robert “Moosey” Jones
Moosey
Anuule
Prostitution
Jennifer.hemmingsen
Gazcomm
Owa
Cosgrove
Wwa
Gazette Map
Mia Adurerpel, Henaging
Betty Thompson
Robert Sallis Curaeely
Cindy
Hadish
Gazcomm.com
U.S. States
Britain
Pittsburgh
Jim Mc
Clinton
D-N.y
McCain
Rariz
New York
Rudy Giuliani
Timothy Spangler
Republi
GazetteOnline.com
Gazette Data Central
Iowa Football History Database
the Gazette Gazetteonline.com
Iowa Hawkeye
Gazette
Hawkeye
View: the Gazette
Anne Kapler
Kirkwood Community College
Culinary Arts
Dave Dettman
David Horsfield
Melanie Ewart
Gazetteonline
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!