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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 2003
Page
9
Afghan President Hamid Karzai gains leverage on opening day of the constitutional convention. Mojaddidi, a Karzai ally and former president, is elected chairman, boosting support for a strong presidential system amid debates over power sharing and parliament.
Abdul Hafiz Mansoor, a radical editor, led a challenge to President Karzai arguing illegal procedures were used to push a vote. He and delegates insisted 50 Karzai appointees be barred from voting and that the 502 member convention debate the constitution rather than split into 10 groups.
A panel faced a choice between last year’s flu formula and a new vaccine, voting 17-1 to reuse the prior shot. The newly dominant strain arrived early, with 83 million doses produced but uncertain protection, possibly below 50 percent.
Wilmington born William Roth Jr. longtime tax cut advocate and creator of the Roth IRA died at age 82 after collapsing at his daughter's Washington home. Senator Biden said Roth was notified by his secretary, noting his role in tax policy and taxpayer abuse probes at the IRS and Pentagon.
Actress Jeanne Crain known for Home in Indiana and State Fair died of a heart attack at her Santa Barbara home. She received an Oscar nomination for Pinky and appeared in 64 films.
New York CBS finale confirms Sandra Diaz-Twine mother of two from the Northwest defeats Lillian Morris from the Cincinnati area to win Survivor Pearl Islands. Final vote revealed during a three hour finale on Sunday.
North Korea rejected the U S backed plan to end the nuclear crisis. Rodong Sinmun warned that Washington's delaying talks would push Pyongyang to strengthen its nuclear deterrent and seek security assurances. The six nation talks aim to resolve the dispute.
Debra Messing says hiding her pregnancy is challenging for Will and Grace wardrobe. She notes the baby’s growth makes outfits useful for only a week and jokes about pockets hats coats and bags. The baby due next summer is her first with husband Daniel Zelman.
Shoppers crowded malls and stores with 11 days left before Christmas as Saddam Hussein was captured. Experts doubted sales goals would be met though some believed consumer confidence would improve, while heavy snow disrupted business and online buying surged.
Johnny Depp earns E! Entertainment Television entertainer of the year for Pirates of the Caribbean The Curse of the Black Pearl The award airs in a special at 8 p m today other intriguing stars include Justin Timberlake Beyonce Knowles Colin Farrell Will Ferrell Queen Latifah and Arnold Schwarzenegger Depp based Jack Sparrow on Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards
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