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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 2004
Page
3
Military officials said eight prisoner deaths in Afghanistan have been investigated since mid 2002, a higher number than previously reported. Human Rights Watch criticized slow investigations, saying they fostered impunity that may have enabled abuse in Iraq.
In Washington the Army Reserve chief warned that a steep recruiting decline could spark renewed debate over reinstating the draft if not slowed. Lt Gen James Helmly blamed bureaucratic delays and said new bonuses by Congress are slow to implement. In Columbus, Ohio, the state's 20 Republican electors cast their votes for Bush Cheney after a Supreme Court bid to review the race.
James Tobin 44 former New England campaign chairman for President Bush pleaded innocent to conspiracy to commit telephone harassment and aiding and abetting. He faces trial beginning February 1.
NASA reports Spirit in Gusev Crater has found goethite, an iron-rich mineral signaling past water. Opportunity, on the opposite side of Mars, observed minerals suggesting a watery history, as noted by Gazette wire services.
Ukraine's outgoing government sought to control the Yushchenko poisoning inquiry as lawmakers reopen their investigation and prosecutors resume the case. The move aims to avoid affecting the presidential rematch voters, while international reaction expresses concern over repeated unsolved deaths among politicians and officials.
AP Ipsos poll finds majorities in France Germany and Spain view Americans unfavorably amid U S Iraq policy. Disappointment with Bush re election noted across Britain and other European publics as leaders seek to repair trans Atlantic ties after November victory.
Israel defense minister Shaul Mofaz announced a 72 hour withdrawal from Palestinian areas during next month's presidential election. He linked the Gaza pullout timetable to a broader peace process with the Palestinian leadership and possible interim deal. Prime Minister Sharon had opposed talks with Yasser Arafat, while Mahmoud Abbas emerged as a moderating figure after Arafat's death.
Alec Nystrom 11 set up a coal stand in front of his West Covina home selling lumps of coal for 50 cents each. He has earned about $100 and hopes to buy a dirt bike. His father Roy, an artist who uses coal, supplied the stock. One customer bought 20 for a Christmas party.
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