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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 2003
Page
5
Keiiko the orca from Free Willy fame died in Taknes fjord near Norway at age 27. caretakers said pneumonia sudden onset led to the death Friday afternoon after years of failed attempts to return him to the open sea.
Shoshana Johnson, joined by Jessica Lynch among others, was released from the Army after 22 days as a prisoner of war in Iraq. She survived ambush injuries and expressed no regrets about her military service.
Fairfield Connecticut AP reports former state lawmaker Nancy Niedermeier Dunning. At 56 she is among those questioned in the death of her sister Christine Niedermeier. Nancy notes elder care disputes but denies any role in the killing. Nancy Dunning was found shot in Alexandria Virginia on December 5. Authorities have not determined a motive or identified suspects.
The Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills begins a weeklong series of events marking the 100th anniversary of the first flight. The site underwent a $10 million upgrade with exhibits, tents, aircraft displays, and planned plane flyovers. About 200,000 visitors are expected over six days.
Washington AP report notes 4,443 claims filed by families of dead and injured from the attacks. Average payout cited at 1.77 million dollars. Deadline is December 22. Feinberg says total payout may reach 2 to 3 billion, well below initial 6 billion estimate.
National Guardsmen scanned river ice and scoured buildings and roads in North Dakota and Minnesota for Dru Sjodin, a 22 year old Minnesota student believed kidnapped from a mall parking lot. The effort covered nearly 400 square miles and paused at nightfall with plans to resume.
Thousands of Haitians march in Port au Prince demanding President Aristide's ouster amid clashes. At least three wounded as government supporters clash with protesters. U S Embassy closes and shops shutter, radio stations suspend then resume broadcasts. Police guard stations as opposition groups urge continued protests until liberation.
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