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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 2004
Page
8
Randle notes packing limits and wasted space on toiletries while Post explains shortages of desert boots boonie hats and three color camo fabric. Soldiers value snacks drinks popcorn and especially new release DVDs from home in busy Iraq assignments.
The American Red Cross invites cash donations to fund care packages for soldiers while the Defense Department discourages civilian volunteers from sending packages to units to keep mail lines open for families. Contact info for regional chapters is provided.
Meteorologist Tom Philip notes persistent warmth across the Midwest with records set in recent days. The last 88 degree high Aug 3 increased average temps by 3 degrees. City pools faced brief closures while Cherry Hill pool reopened. Attendance at Iowa City pool declines, while Coralville or North Liberty openings may affect turnout. Baseball beer sales hold steady. soft drinks drop about 10 percent. Insects lie low as temperatures dip, residents observe quieter evenings.
Iraqi premier Allawi urged militants to lay down arms and leave the Imam Ali shrine as U S backed forces attacked al Sadr's Mahdi Army. Officials reported multiple casualties across Najaf and Basra with clashes in Kut and Sadr City, and protests erupting among Shiites.
The German Language Council tracks 22 000 entries to name the most beautiful German word. Judges including writers, a singer, a director and a soccer coach weigh syntax and meaning. Winner announced in October.
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