6A Friday, November 14, 2008 State Edition The Des Moines Register TINY VICTIMS OF CONGO FIGHTING JEROME PRESS Motherless orphans and lost children rest Thursday at the Don Bosco Ngangi center in Goma, Congo. Fighting intensified in August and has since displaced at least 250,000 people despite the presence of the largest U.N. peacekeeping force in the world. U.N. officials say both rebels and government troops have committed crimes against civilians.
New stimulus proposal has growing price tag By Gannett BRIAN News Service TUMULTY I What's been done this year? FEBRUARY: Congress passed the Recovery Rebates and Early next week, a group Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 that sent of more than 300 econorebate checks of $300 or more to most households. mists led by two Nobel laureates plan to release a JUNE: Congress agreed to provide an extra 13 weeks of letter urging the Bush ad- unemployment benefits to people who have exhausted their ministration and Congress regular 26 weeks of benefits. to enact an economic stim- OCTOBER: President Bush signed the Emergency Economic ulus package of $300 billion Stabilization Act of 2008 authorizing the Treasury to use to up to $400 billion. $700 billion to stabilize the financial services sector and ease the That's more than five credit crunch. times the size of the one the House in WEDNESDAY: The Treasury announced that instead of assisting passed September and that stalled in only Wall Street firms and banks it was expending its help to the the Senate.
consumer sector by aiding credit card issuers, auto financing companies, student loan issuers and firms that finance retail It's also in the range of figures being discussed purchases. by many congressional Democrats. Democrats. As dreary economic reports stack up, the list of measures Congress might take to help revive the economy keeps growing, from help for automakers to money for state governments and increases in food stamps and long-term unemployment benefits. Republican Sen.
George Voinovich of Ohio announced Thursday he supports using the recently enacted $700 billion rescue plan for Wall Street to ensure the viability of the nation's domestic auto industry. To date, the Bush administration has balked at diverting that money to manufacturers and instead has focused on how to release $25 billion in Energy Department loans previously authorized for automakers to retool for new technology. Congress may need to amend the $700 billion rescue package in order to force the administration to help the Big Three. Meanwhile, support is growing to pump money to infrastructure projects such as roads, transit and bridges that states have ready to go as a way to put construction workers back on the job. Earlier this year, stimulus checks to taxpayers were the preferred policy choice because of their immediate effect on a downturn the many people hoped would be short.
Now most experts predict a long downturn through early 2010, requiring longer-term measures. That's why there's pressure for Congress to enact another package of stimulus in a lame-duck session next week that includes infrastructure projects because it would provide the time needed for those projects to get under way in early 2009. However, it's uncertain if there will be such a session. Speaker Nancy Pelosi, sent lawmakers a letter earlier this week saying she won't call the House back into session unless President George Bush is willing to sign the legislation. The Bush administration has taken the position that the $700 billion Wall Street rescue package enacted last month is all that's needed for now.
Bush, in fact, omitted any mention of the debate over another economic stimulus in a speech Thursday about the world financial crisis. But Saturday's summit meeting in Washington of leaders of the world's 20 largest industrialized countries to discuss the international financial crisis may make him reconsider. The momentum for a massive stimulus is building because of growing signs that the economy is deteriorating quickly. Half of this year's 1.2 million job losses have occurred in the past three months. October auto sales plummeted and General Motors may not have enough cash to survive through the end of the year.
Budget watchdog groups already are predicting a $1 trillion budget deficit in 2009. Trade deficit with China is America's largest by far in September than it sold, $13.4 billion more from nations in the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, $8.3 billion more from the European Union, and $7.8 billion more from Canada. The United States also has trade deficits ranging from more than $5 billion to $700 million with the following countries, listed in order starting with the largest deficit: Japan, Mexico, Venezuela, Nigeria, Taiwan and South Korea. Are there any countries the U.S. doesn't have a trade deficit with? Yes, but those surpluses are nothing to brag about.
In August, the United States had a $1.7 billion trade surplus with Hong Kong, $900 million with Singapore, $800 million with MARY ELIZABETH HALL Des Moines Mary Elizabeth (Russell) Hall went to be home with her Lord on Tuesday, November 11, 2008. She was the loving wife of 58 years to her husband, Jim, and a devoted mother to her 3 children: Richard Wayne Hall, Sr. of Bondurant, Elizabeth Grosam of Des Moines and Luane (Doug) Baker of Bondurant. She had seven grandchildren and twelve great- grandchildren. Mary loved the Lord, life and family.
She has left beautiful memories for each one of the lives she touched. She was truly a remarkable person and will in be missed by many. Visitation will be Friday, November 14, 2008 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday, November 15, 2008 at the First Assembly of God Church, 2725 Merle Hay Rd. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Iowa in loving memory of Mary. ADOLPH HILDEBRANDT Des Moines Des Moines Husband. Father. Brother.
Friend. 82-year-old Adolph Hildebrandt of Perry died surrounded by family Wednesday morning at Taylor House Hospice. Mr. Hildebrandt leaves behind a wife of 50 years, Maggie, of Perry and two grown children; Ben (Barb) of Des Moines (their daughters Elena, Emma and Ellie) and Susie (Don) Fehr of Des Moines. He is survived by one brother and two sisters in Kansas.
Born in Kansas, Mr. Hildebrandt lived and worked in Perry the past 34 years. He was a WWII Navy veteran and longtime member of the VA and VFW. Funeral services are at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Perry, Saturday at 10 a.m..
Visitation is Friday from 1 to 8 p.m., with family present from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Carris Family Funeral Home in Perry. PATRICIA ANN THOMPSON Lakewood, CA Patricia Ann Thompson, 73, of Lakewood, California, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2008 at her home in Lakewood. She was born in Perry, Iowa on August 16, 1935 to Elinor and Clyde Anderson, where she was raised on their family farm along with her bother Dan. She attended Washington Township Consolidated school in Minburn, Iowa.
She married John T. Thompson in June of 1957. Soon after their fourth child was born, Patricia and John moves their family to California in 1964. Their fifth child was born after moving to California. Patricia worked for GTE for 31 years and retired in 2003.
She had a passion for cooking, gardening and sports, especially if her grandchildren were playing. Patricia had many friends here in California and continued to keep in touch with her school friends in Iowa. Patricia was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She is survived by her husband John; 2 daughters Lori and Cheryl; 3 sons John, Kirt and Erik; 12 grandchildren; and her brother, Dan Anderson of Winterset Iowa. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at Forest Lawn in Cypress Ca.
(1-800-204-3131) MARIE HANKE-SCARCELLO Park Rapids, MN Marie Hanke-Scarcello, age 87, of Park Rapids, MN, formerly a long time Des Moines resi- dent, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 11. She is survived bydaughter, Barbara (Gary) Riggs of Akeley, MN, Steven (Sharon) Hanke of Park Rapids, MN, Christopher Hanke of Nevis, MN and Ted (Corrine) Hanke of Cummings, IA; 10 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren; two sisters; Delores Tappe of Freeport, IL and Phyllis Elwell of Berwick, IA; 1 brother, Glen Nova Cottrall of Raytown, MO. She is preceded by her first husband, Earl R. Hanke and second husband, John Scarcello. Services are 12 p.m., Monday, November 17 at Hamilton Funeral Home near Highland Memorial Gardens, 121 North West 60th Ave, Des Moines 515-289-2443.
Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday. DEAN PATRICK Walcott Services for De an R. Patrick, 85, who died Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, la will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, November 15 at Overton Funeral Home, Indianola, la.
Burial with military rites will follow at the St. Charles Cemetery, Madison County, la. Visitation will be held from noon until service time on Saturday at the funeral home. Surviving include his daughter Linda "Deana" and her husband Gary Lucht of Walcott and his brother James C. Patrick and wife Ruth of Indianola.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, IA. Online condolences may be sent at www.overtonfunerals.com. OVERTON FUNERAL HOME Indianola, Iowa KENNETH STAFFORD Pleasant Hill Kenneth Stafford, 91, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at the Bright Kavanagh House. Kenneth was born on August 13, 1917.
He served in the United States Navy during WWII until his honorable discharge in December of 1945. He was a member of the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans and the Fireside Squares. He worked for Wright Printing as a paper cutter for many years and retired in 1980. Kenneth enjoyed gardening, camping and square dancing. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Pearl of Pleasant Hill; daughters, Connie (David) Bolton of Pleasant Hill and Sharon (Lyle) Streeter of Whitney, TX; grandson, Ken (Shanda) Bolton; and 2 great-grandchildren, Jerry and Shelby Bolton.
He was preceded in death by his parents and six brothers. Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, November 14, 2008 at Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Des Moines; burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Friends may visit with family Thursday, November 13, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Pleasant Hill Fire and Rescue or Hospice of Central Iowa in loving memory of Kenneth. BETTY KINZLE Littleton, CO Funeral services for Betty Kinzle, 80, will be 11 a.m., Friday at the Denison Baptist Church with burial at the Oakland Cemetery in Denison. Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison. KAREN J. (KNUDSON) ANDRESON Des Moines Karen Jo Andresen, 42, passed away November 10, 2008.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 14 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Urbandale at 11 a.m. and the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. ILES Westover Chapel 6337 Hickman Road CARL (LOUIE) WILLIAMS Adel Celebration Of Life Saturday, November 15, 2008 at the American Legion, Adel, 4 to 7 p.m. Please join his family as we celebrate his life. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Iowa Perry office.
RAFAEL BLANCO-VILLANUEVA Des Moines Rafael Blanco-Villanueva, 38, died Tuesday, November 11, 2008. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, November 15, 2008 at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Rafael Blanco-Villanueva, 38, fallecio el martes 11 de noviembre 2008. Los servicios del funeral 11 a.m. sabado, 15 de noviembre 2008 de Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Los amigos pueden visitar a 5-8 p.m. viernes a la LINDA RAE MILLER Jefferson Funeral Services for Linda, 63, of Jefferson will be 10:30 am Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson, IA.
Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Jefferson, IA. Visitation will be after 9 a.m today, November 14, 2008 at Slininger-Rossow Funeral Home in Jefferson with the family present to greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m. with a vigil service at 6 p.m. Linda is survived by her sons: Shawn Miller (Amy) of Waunakee, WI and Kelley Miller of Ames, IA; her sister: Karen (David) Clopton of Jefferson, IA; her brothers: Jon (Bonnie) Jackson of Carroll, IA, Larry Jackson and Lonnie Jackson both of Mesa, AZ.
HELEN YVONNE TSHIRGI Associated Press Some questions and answers about the trade deficit: What counts as trade? Some of what's traded is obvious: stuff. Barrels of oil from Saudi Arabia and containers of coal from West Virginia. Jet engines, TVs, steel beams, toy trains, DVDs, lumber, diamonds, canoes and pens. Tomatoes from Mexico and chocolate from Belgium. Tracksuits from China and cashmere scarves from Scotland.
Nuclear fuel materials. Also included are royalties and licensing fees. With which countries does the United States have the largest deficit? The United States bought $27.8 billion more goods from China Australia and $200 million with Egypt. What's caused our trade deficit? The price of oil, which quadrupled between 2002 and 2006, accounted for half the deterioration in the trade deficit during that period. Until recently, the dollar was declining, helping boost U.S.
exports while making imports more expensive. Why does the trade deficit matter? One reason the dollar has been weak is because of the trade deficit. Just as a person who spends more than he makes needs credit, the United States has financed its trade deficit by borrowing from foreign countries, largely in the form of Treasury debt. At some point, all that debt will have to be repaid. Maxwell Helen Yvonne Tshirgi, 71, passed away Sunday, November 10th in Ames.
She enjoyed reading, her cats and her family. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Hazel; and her son, Doug Deaton. Helen's long time companion of 34 years was Dennis Benson of Maxwell. She will be missed by her daughter, Dacia (Scott) Brooks of West Des Moines; granddaughters, Jamie Woods of Omaha and Brandi Brooks of West Des Moines; grandsons, George and Will Deaton of Des Moines; and great grandsons, Eric Woods and John Hatfield. Helen was a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend to many.
Her kind and gentle nature will be missed greatly by her family and friends. Services will be held at a later date. Brooks Funeral Care University Chapel.
