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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 2005
Page
3
A boiler explosion triggered the collapse of a nine story garment factory near Savar, Bangladesh, killing at least 21 and trapping about 200 others. Rescue teams used welding tools to access the rubble and supply air to survivors.
A federal judge Denies Martha Stewart bid to end five months of house arrest early, saying the sentence is reasonable and appropriate. Cedarbaum says her claim the punishment harms her business is unpersuasive. Stewart started house arrest after a five month West Virginia prison term for lying about stock sales.
Former President Bill Clinton announced that the Clinton Foundation HIV AIDS Initiative will donate $10 million to provide treatment for 10,000 children in at least 10 countries by year end. The effort targets over 60,000 youngsters by next year and will reach China Dominican Republic Lesotho Rwanda Mozambique and Tanzania this spring with expanded Rwanda activities.
Grapevine Texas Automated bag scanning systems have started at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport as part of a national safety push after September 11. The $220 million system will handle up to 55 000 bags daily and is to be installed in three of the airport’s four terminals by August, starting with Continental flights.
In Lopatcong New Jersey a man abducted his 4 month old daughter and the mother at gunpoint then held them in a car with police for over three hours before releasing them unharmed and surrendering peacefully. The spree began in Irvington near Newark after the man shot the baby’s grandfather in the leg.
John R. Bolton, nominated as U N ambassador, tells the Senate committee the United Nations is an important diplomatic component despite opposition from Democrats. Biden voices grave concerns about his temperament and views, while Allen hails him as the perfect candidate.
A 33 year old Chinese national who had entered the United States legally placed two suitcases on the Capitol West Plaza, froze in a statue pose, and asked to speak to President Bush. Capitol Police, FBI and Secret Service detained him after a bomb scare prompted evacuations and a hazardous devices unit examination. One bag appeared harmless while the other resembled explosives.
The article notes Americans are split over preferring a dentist visit or filing taxes with the due date Friday. William Long of Ferris Texas is quoted about delaying taxes. IRS officials estimate 9 million will file extensions and 2 to 3 million may miss the deadline.
President Bush urged Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to halt further West Bank settlement growth. Sharon promised to honor the road map while keeping large West Bank blocs under Israeli control. They spoke at Bush’s Crawford ranch with pessimism about near term peace and noted Gaza withdrawal could shift momentum.
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