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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 2003
Page
1
Amid reports of regime collapse and a rallying crowd in Baghdad, Iraqis cheer victory and new freedom, while fighting continues in the north. U.S. officials including President Bush and Defense Secretary Rumsfeld commented on the conflict.
News bulletin reports U S and allied troops advancing in Baghdad amid fierce resistance and liberated Iraqis. Saddam’s regime falls at sites looted. coalition eyes Tikrit as focus shifts. Casualty counts show U S 101 dead 11 missing 7 captured while Arabs react to Baghdad collapse.
Jubilant Iraqis celebrate the collapse of Saddam Hussein by beheading a toppled statue in downtown Baghdad and embracing American forces. Marines move along the Tigris as looting follows, with civilians reclaiming streets and government buildings.
Washington reports a milestone in Iraq but the mission extends to locating prisoners of war Saddam Hussein and his circle and finding weapons of mass destruction. Officials say interviews with Iraqis and review of regime records are needed as operations could span months. It remains unclear if Saddam or his sons survived the Baghdad strike. Ground troops into Tikrit are undecided while airstrikes hit targets there.
Community fears grow over Meskwaki Indian Settlement governance clash that froze tribal accounts and threatens timely payments to Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel workers. Local business owners warn of economic impact while expressing concern the casino may close.
The next hearing on competing tribal leadership claims is set for 10 a.m. in U.S. District Court Cedar Rapids. Casey’s Convenience Store staff expect business to drop as people travel to work or gamble. Casino employees received checks early but none cashed. per capita payments to enrolled MESKWAKIS members are also planned this week.
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