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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 2004
Page
2
The Gazette reports delays caused by technical problems at its printing facility affecting both today's Accent section and the Communi ty pages. Readers are apologized to for the inconvenience and previous Monday’s delayed delivery is noted.
Front page report notes U S plan to withdraw and repatriate about 70 000 American troops stationed overseas. Coverage includes timelines and potential impacts on allied commitments and defense posture.
Commission chairman Thomas Kean urged Congress to require federal standards for driver licenses to curb terrorist forgery. He said ID cards aided hijackers in boarding planes, tying to Sept 11. The report notes ongoing security debates and policy actions.
A 9 year old boy from a rural Elkader area died Saturday while handling a new shotgun with his half brother. Investigators described the incident as an accidental shooting and paramedics declared him dead at the scene.
Minor league players welcome autograph seekers more than major leaguers with Cedar Rapids Kennels in Class A noted for frequent signings. Readers can react to Gazette stories online by submitting comments at GazetteOnline.com after the article.
An editing error left Lyle Wehr of Cedar Rapids, a safety specialist with the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway Co., unnamed in a photo on the Money cover. The Gazette invites reader comments and will publish a correction if needed.
The Gazette paper in Cedar Rapids announces daily publication from 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52401 with Morning Editions and Sunday 7 issues weekly price 19.64 for 4 weeks 256.95 for 52 weeks. Postmaster address changes go to P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Subscription service numbers provided.
The notice mentions the Gazette printing on recycled paper and invites readers to contact the office for details.
The narrative centers on John Kerry’s war record and Cambodia claim, with supporters praising his heroism and critics from Swift Boat Veterans for Truth questioning exaggerations. The piece analyzes Kerry as driven by ambition, portraying a self absorbed, image driven political figure whose memory of Cambodia remains contested.
Federal agents and city police visit activists and monitor websites ahead of the Republican National Convention. They conduct unannounced home visits and interviews, saying actions are lawful, while critics warn of civil liberties risks and limited public awareness of rights.
In Jenkintown and nearby suburbs undecided women like Elizabeth Burnosky weigh Bush and Kerry as they face a tight 2004 race. Campaigns target this voter group with ads highlighting terrorism and safety while women express lingering doubts about leadership and policies.
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