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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 2003
Page
2
The Liberian government and rebels reach a two year power sharing agreement to guide Liberia to elections after 14 years of conflict. Islamic extremists release 14 European tourists in Bamako Mali after their kidnapping in the Sahara by an al Qaida linked group.
Federal reviews evaluate state child welfare systems, with 32 states judged lacking for protecting children and placing them in permanent homes. Officials warn millions in federal funding could be at risk if problems aren’t fixed in coming years. The data are published by the federal agency overseeing child welfare. In France, Lucien Abenhaim resigned after the health minister confirmed up to 5000 deaths linked to a heat wave, many elderly and isolated.
Researchers injected billions of copies of a gene into the brain of a 55 year old Parkinsons patient, marking the first test of gene therapy in someone with the disease. Dr. Michael Kaplitt of Weill Cornell Medical College reported the patient was doing fine after dinner hours later.
Iowa State coach Dan McCarney said freshman Austin Flynn is leading the quarterback race yet declined to name him starter for the Aug. 30 opener versus UNI. Flynn shows early edge in competition but decision pending.
The Gazette Cedar Rapids Iowa lists address 500 Third Avenue SE and subscription rates for various delivery options. Includes postmaster note, P O Box, contact numbers and stating Gazette Communications Inc owns the paper.
Troy Kline, 27, was sentenced to one year of probation and 100 hours of community service after pleading guilty under an Alford plea to reckless use of fire. A deferred judgment will erase the charge if he avoids trouble during probation.
Rockwell Collins secures an $11.3 million contract for pre development studies toward the next generation of military global positioning system receiver equipment. The deal covers initial research and design work for enhanced navigation technology.
The Eastern blackout cut about 5 percent of U S refining capacity while gasoline inventories stayed near the low end of normal. The disruption signals higher prices for Iowa residents and motorists as supply tightens.
Readers are invited to submit reactions to Gazette stories on GazetteOnline com at the end of each text. The note mentions Gazette and wire reports and directs comments via the site.
Directory listing for businesses with contact details and email addresses. The page notes area code standard and provides a central online resource at GazetteOnline.com for full listings.
The Gazette highlights environmental efforts by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle papers at City Carton on Ingleside Drive SW or at nearby recycling locations.
Kathleen Parker mocks the California recall race citing a field of quirky candidates and celebrities including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Larry Flynt and Angelyne. She notes the satire overshadows policy while acknowledging real contenders like Tom McClintock Cruz Bustamante and Bill Simon, yet doubts their impact.
Electric trains ran on time and traffic flowed as millions returned to work after the largest U S blackout. Power plants and the grid were recovering though officials warned outages could recur. Residents reported normal commutes from Michigan to New Jersey and boil water advisories were lifted in Detroit and Cleveland.
Gasoline in Phoenix remains scarce after a pipeline rupture near Phoenix in July led to a shutdown on August 8. Trucks bring fuel from Tucson, with drivers lined up at stations and prices rising to about 1.90 per gallon.Officials urge calm, noting fuel remains available though distribution is slow and no refineries operate in Arizona. Kinder Morgan pipelines from California and one remaining line supply the city.
Researchers at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases report a hybrid vaccine using West Nile and dengue virus parts protected 12 monkeys from West Nile after a 6 week wait, showing a strong immune response. Human trials planned later this year. West Nile spreads via mosquitoes and is most severe in the elderly.
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