Kursk Sub Sinking Mystery Deepens With Mixed Signals
Officials report unclear crew status as a submarine detected explosion sounds while some say no missile fired. Kursk may have exploded in its forward torpedo area during a training exercise. rescue efforts face rough seas and slow ascent to avoid decompression sickness with limited chamber capacity. Russia declined foreign rescue aid despite NATO talks.
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No Panic and Prayer Aboard a Disabled WWII Sub
HIAWATHA veteran Harold Higgins recalls calm aboard the USS Seahorse after depth charges disabled the submarine off Japan in 1945. He notes no panic and says crew prayed, while contrasting with a modern Russian sub in Arctic waters. He recalls oxygen fears, sleeping to conserve air, and the ship’s return to safety in Guam.
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Cedar Rapids stadium levy passes amid strong turnout
The Cedar Rapids stadium project will receive 4 million from the baseball club including naming rights, a 3.2 million state grant, and a 20 year lease. Construction begins spring 2001 with opening expected in 2002 to replace the Veterans Memorial Stadium. turnout reached 17 691, about 22.6 percent of registered voters, surprising officials.
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