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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 2003
Page
1
Seven women and children die in Iraq when a van does not stop at a checkpoint prompting a deadly incident. Officials say the event underscores continuing security tensions and civilian risks in the area.
President Bush cautions that Saddam Hussein may attempt attacks on U S soil as tensions rise over Iraq. He urges vigilance and unity in defense plans while detailing potential threats and security measures.
Pentagon officials report an intensive sudden incident has significantly weakened Iraqi forces and leadership. Defiant Iraqi officials claim invading forces may face surrender or withdrawal as tensions rise.
In Hindiyah Iraq near 50 miles south of Baghdad U S forces battle for the town and its bridge. Captain Chris Carter with a Bradley pushes forward to rescue a wounded woman crying for help while medics treat her on a stretcher. The fight continues as soldiers seize the town and thwart Saddam forces.
American forces clash with Iraqi defenders 50 miles south of Baghdad amid dawn raids on Hindiyah. Maj Gen McChrystal says more than 3 000 precision devices dropped in days while efforts to isolate Najaf and push toward Baghdad continue.
Coalition warplanes pound Baghdad and Iraqi positions as forces prepare for the capital battle. Iraq claims 5000 Arabs arrive to aid defense, Najaf clashes kill about 100 regime troops with 50 prisoners. Allied losses include 44 U S soldiers and 26 British. Iowa City unit departs for Kuwait amid ongoing updates.
The Cedar Rapids school board voted 5 2 to accept Lew Finch's plan to leave the district effective Jan 4 buying out the remaining 18 months of his contract for 85 000 paid over four years Finch 65 has served nine years and earns 127 555 annually The board will now pursue a search consultant to find a new superintendent with veteran members McDermott and Kral opposing the offer
The Cedar Rapids school board will issue a request for proposals to about six consultants specializing in school superintendent searches. Board members will evaluate the proposals and select a firm to assist in the search process.
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