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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 2001
Page
1
A photo tour captures college life in Ames highlighting campus scenes, student activities, and landmark locations. The piece frames daily campus rhythms, club gatherings, and student life across seasons with vivid captions.
Afghan commanders Hazrat Ali and Mohammed Zaman say they control all caves at Tora Bora after nine weeks of fighting with al Qaida fighters, as U.S. jets bomb targets and fighters retreat into forests. Officials caution the battle continues and bin Laden’s fate remains unknown.
Baby Chelsea, found dead from exposure and strangulation near St. Joseph Church, was buried in a parish grave beside two former priests. Deacon J C Otto led prayers as 50 mourners gathered in Chelsea. The infant’s death is linked to Nicole Plum, with her murder trial set for Jan. 28 in Mason City.
Flu is underway in the state with a late January peak expected in Eastern Iowa. Three type A cases were reported in Woodbury and Johnson counties in November. officials say the virus is present though not yet widespread. Cedar Rapids clinic notes a normal progression toward a late January peak.
The report notes flu symptoms including sore throat cough and fever and urges Iowans to get flu shots before the holidays. It cites a 1995 New England Journal of Medicine study and mentions Dawn Ramm and Quinlisk in Cedar Rapids.
Claxton Georgia calls itself the Fruitcake Capital of the World with two family bakeries. Claxton Bakery Inc ships over 4 million pounds annually to major retailers. Georgia Fruit Cake Co produces hundreds of thousands mainly for military bases. Mayor Perry DeLoach emphasizes the town’s pride and visitor draw.
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