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Aussie Dollar Near Two-Week Low on European Debt, China Inflation Concerns
The Australian dollar traded near the lowest in more than two weeks as concerns of contagion from Ireland’s banking crisis and Chinese steps to limit inflation curbed demand for higher-yielding assets.
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Vet’s wings taken
Petoskey native and Navy fighter/dive bomb pilot in World War II, Hugh Winnell, loses wings at Kiwanis event Hugh Winnell knew immediately, when he picked up his hat, that something was wrong.
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Timeless valor: Iowa’s newest Medal of Honor winner draws praise from predecessor
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Col. George Day, the last Iowan to earnthe Medal of Honor, said he is proud to see the nation’s highestmilitary honor bestowed on fellow Iowan and Army Staff Sgt.Salvatore Giunta.
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