Charm bracelet mystery ties to NPR broadcast and Spokane owner
Mary Chris tensen found a lost charm bracelet and jewelry from 20 years ago after cleaning closets. NPR airing helped locate owner Ruthe Harshman in Spokane Washington, delivering news in a surprise call. The story earned a Top 50 moment of 2007.
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Christensen
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National Public Radio
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Spokane
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Poverty rises in Iowa amid national alert
The U S Census Bureau reports Iowa poverty up 29 percent from 2000 to 2005 with 308 713 residents below poverty line and child poverty up sharply in Linn and Johnson counties. Statewide indicators include 43 percent rise in abused or neglected children and 6 percent more students on free or reduced lunch programs. A Linn County worker rescued four people from a burning car on December 23 but the four suspects later stole from the department and vandalized spaces.
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Judicial raises debated by lawmakers and scholars
University of North Carolina law professor Scott Baker reviews arguments for and against raising federal judicial salaries. He cites data showing no clear link between pay and performance, notes limited turnover, and urges careful study before Congress acts.
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Los Angeles Times
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Boston University Law Review
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What you will do for America and its people
A reader in Mechanicsville, 33 year old mother and small business owner, asks presidential candidates to outline plans on poverty health care jobs and war ethics. She urges civil discourse and admits she will vote for a candidate who earns trust and demonstrates compassion and responsibility. She cites climate history and public opinion figures.
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United States
Marcy
Oberbreckling
Mechanicsville
Community voice questions priorities and tax readiness
The Cedar Rapids reader letter urges focus on major city and national issues, criticizing priorities like abortion ethics and consumer concerns while calling for practical solutions. It mentions a Santa sighting in Cedar Rapids and a donated flower purchase benefiting Baskets of Hope, attributed to Vivian Martin.
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Cedar Rapids
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