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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 2004
Page
2
A blast in an Eastern Iowa area claims the lives of several teens. Authorities investigate the device as a fatal incident tied to local unrest and ongoing safety concerns.
Paris tourism officials report a 13.5 percent rise in American hotel guests in the first five months of 2004 compared with 2003 despite political squabbles over the Iraq war. Amber Frey cross-examination postponed as Scott Peterson murder trial judge sends jurors home. European warming warning cites rising sea levels glacier loss in the Alps and hotter heat waves.
The Defense Department reports 946 U.S. service members have died in Iraq since March 2003. Of these, 705 died from hostile action and 241 from non hostile causes.
The Linn County Planning and Zoning Commission tabled a rezoning request, delaying approval for expanding Landfill Site No. 2 and making supervisors unable to meet a 180 day deadline. Details, 1B REMAINS RECOVERED The remains of partial remains of U S Navy aviators including a Cedar Rapids man killed in 1962 crash in Greenland head to Hawaii for DNA identification.
The Gazette publishes daily in Cedar Rapids Iowa and lists subscription options by carrier motor route and mail with weekly and yearly rates. It provides contact numbers for subscription service and general inquiries and notes mailing address for post changes.
A brief directory item announces a comprehensive company directory and provides email addresses for contact. It emphasizes direct access to corporate contacts and facilitates inquiries via listed email points.
The Gazette highlights its commitment to the future by promoting agriculture and using soybean ink. The paper notes ongoing practice of printing on recycled materials to support environmental initiatives.
Kerry voices strong opposition to Bush proposed withdrawal of up to 70 000 troops from Europe and Asia saying it weakens security and emboldens North Korea. He speaks to veterans at the VFW convention while Democrats fret over polling and campaign strategy amid war on terror.
President Bush announced an election year plan to raise monthly education benefits for Guard and reservists on active duty up to 90 consecutive days and to grant funds to help military families move between states. He spoke in Wisconsin during a campaign swing, arguing the current rules undervalue service. Democratic response labeled the proposal a political maneuver.
Agencies scramble to move frail seniors from nursing homes and homes to air conditioned shelters at Robarts Arena Sarasota County while doctors warn of health risks from medication gaps. Charlotte County hosts America's largest elderly population hit by Charley as Sanibel reopens for permanent residents with outages and debris cleared.
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