A Patchwork of Calendar Predictions and Quips
A humorous column surveys upcoming months with dates from 2001 and 2002, noting political stances, local council actions, and odd fiscal anecdotes. It jokes about schedules, policy shifts, and unlikely events as if forecast for Cedar Rapids Iowa and surrounding counties.
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Marines Launch Mission to Capture Taliban Leader Omar
Dozens of Marines boarded CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters at Kandahar to hunt Mullah Mohammed Omar in central Afghanistan as a B 52 and fighter jet moved toward the area. In Jalalabad region a U S special forces unit came under fire injuring a soldier. Authorities said Omar may be in the Bakran mountains northwest of Kandahar and that the operation has begun with Pentagon confirming activities but not details.
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Pentagon reports totals of terrorism detainees rise at Kandahar and Bagram bases
Pentagon spokeswoman Maj. Cynthia Colin says 25 more prisoners were moved to Kandahar base, totaling 164, and five more joined two held at Bagram north of Kabul. Claims of a mass killing near Niazi Qala are rejected. airstrike targeted a compound used by Taliban and al Qaida leaders, not a village.
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Gazette promotes agriculture with soybean ink and recycling
The Gazette highlights a commitment to the future by using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. Readers are urged to recycle newspapers at City Carton at 4250 Sixth St. SW or at nearby local recycling locations.
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Times Square rings in 2002 with vigils and crowd security
In New York City under tight security crowds gathered for New Year festivities at Times Square. revelers waited for the Waterford ball drop after honoring Sept. 11 victims with bells citywide as police kept watch.
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Karzai says U S Marines to capture Taliban leader Omar
Afghan Prime Minister Karzai says combat ready U S Marines began a mission to capture Taliban chief Mullah Omar believed hiding in central Afghanistan mountains. Japan warship Uraga returns home after six ships supported the U S led war. President Bush names Khalilzad envoy to Afghanistan and U S concerns cut funds to five Northern Irish groups and a Spanish group over alleged terrorism.
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Gazette Reduced Hours for New Year Observance
The Gazette operates on reduced hours for New Year’s Day. Circulation offices in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City have limited call times. Newsroom opens at 4 p.m. for obituary submissions with a 7 p.m. deadline. Advertising offices closed until Wednesday.
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