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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 2004
Page
2
Today’s headlines report a complicated rollout for a new animal identification system. Other items note Iraq’s top Shiite cleric returning home unexpectedly, a provocative billboard affecting AHSA rivalry, a C R official seeking louder enforcement on noise violators, and Sting’s involvement in prostitution charges against three men.
Russian investigators say no terrorism evidence yet in the near simultaneous jet crashes that killed 89 aboard. In another item, 27 Abu Ghraib detainees allegedly participated in prisoner abuse per an Army inquiry. US and allied dead rise in Iraq with 964 U S service members, 64 British, 18 Italian, 11 Spanish, 10 Polish, 6 Bulgarian reported dead.
Slovakia Thailand Denmark El Salvador Estonia Hungary Latvia and the Netherlands report one death each as part of rising virus fatalities across several nations. The tally reflects a broader surge with multiple countries confirming new fatalities.
Todd W. Laabs of Iowa City is charged with operating a motor boat while intoxicated in connection with the death of a University of Iowa student at Coralville Lake last month. The report notes details of the case and ongoing investigation.
The Aug 14 disturbance and subsequent downtown shooting resulted in the arrest of Ronald J. Donelson, 21, on assault with intimidation charges. A previous claim tying the incident to the former World Theater building was incorrect, per The Gazette.
The Gazette established 1883 in Cedar Rapids lists publication address at 500 Third Avenue SE. It details subscription prices for carrier and motor route delivery, and mail options for Morning Editions and Sunday issues. Includes AP republication rights and postal changes contact.
The Gazette promotes sustainable farming by using soybean ink and printing on recycled City Carton. The paper notesLocations include 901 Ingleside Drive SW and nearby recycling sites. The commitment highlights environmental stewardship within the community’s agricultural coverage.
A largely conservative GOP panel approved a platform calling for a constitutional amendment banning same sex marriage and opposing civil unions. The action contrasts with Vice President Cheney’s support for gay rights and a more moderate convention presentation.
Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge announced robust and coordinated security for the Republican National Convention in New York. He inspected mobile command facilities and met with Mayor Bloomberg and Gov. Pataki as authorities plan airspace safety and emergency readiness amid large protests and major events.
Washington AP President Bush top lawyer Benjamin Ginsberg quit the campaign after disclosing he advised the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth on ad scripts. He said the work was legal but became a distraction to the reelection effort. Kerry team called the move a sign of Bush group links to the veterans group. A Bush aide said officials did not know of his involvement until press questions.
At a Philadelphia town hall Kerry urged resignation of Defense Secretary Rumsfeld and a independent commission to probe Abu Ghraib abuse. He argued civilian leadership must carry accountability through the chain of command and faulted the Pentagon for missing it.
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