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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1996
Page
3
Firefighters wrap up after widespread grass and brush blazes across Texas Oklahoma and Kansas. Capt Steve Burdick says crews arrived early and now rest as rain chances grow.
A 9 year old boy was found strangled to death in a vacant apartment in Flag House Courts Baltimore. A man staying in the complex Shawn Brown was charged with murder. Police spokesman Sam Ringgold said authorities have not yet determined time of death.
Pat Buchanan courted conservatives and gun supporters in Phoenix as he sought a decisive Arizona primary victory to breathe life into Bob Dole and Forbes campaigns. Dole argued he remains the front runner with Goldwater backing, while Forbes pushed a TV ad surge after a Delaware win. Arizona’s winner take all delegates heighten the stakes ahead of the South Carolina clash.
Louis Farrakhan defended his 18 nation tour including Iraq Libya and Iran as peaceful and responsible. He denounced critics as liars and challenged Congress while noting he seeks healing in Africa and pledges only to God. Critics say the trip aimed to raise funds for the Nation of Islam.
Retired Gen. Colin Powell defended the 1991 Persian Gulf War’s mission at Arlington National Cemetery. He said the goals were clear to eject Iraqi forces from Kuwait and restore Kuwait’s government. He urged against second guessing and noted honors to over 400 Americans and allied personnel who died or remain missing.
The Supreme Court hears arguments on whether federal prosecutions target blacks in crack cases. Prosecutors contend the focus is on crime in violent neighborhoods, with Latinos comprising a majority of indictments in the area. A prior ruling urged opening prosecutorial files for trial judges to assess potential bias.
The USS Kitty Hawk returned to port under a stand down after a radar jamming jet crashed during a Saturday exercise. Lt Cmdr James Dee, 35, of New York City, was identified as the dead crew member. Lt Thomas Francis, 26, of Fountain Valley, California, is missing and presumed dead. Lt Charles Luttrell, 35, of Oak Harbor, Washington, is stable. Lt Derrrick Busse, 29, of Escondido, California, is in good condition.
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