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Mother said Josh Powell threatened her
SALEM, Ore., Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Traditional Salvation Army donation kettles are on the streets to accept cash for the holidays -- but in Oregon they're happy to accept plastic, officials say.
An "electronic kettle," moving around the Salem area, offers donors the ability to donate more than spare change; they can donate with a credit card, Salem's Statesman Journal reported Saturday.
"Everyone is having a tough time with the economy, especially those in need in our area," Mary Yoder of the Salvation Army said. "We really want to extend to those who want to give a variety of different ways that we can do that."
Donations help pay for meals and food boxes for the homeless and toys for children.
"This is a tough time for lots of people," said Anna Hender, who donated to a red kettle Friday. "I can put food on the table. I'm one of the lucky ones."
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The mother of Josh Powell, who killed himself and his sons in a fire in Washington state, said in divorce papers he exhibited disturbing behavior as a teenager.
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