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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 2005
Page
3
Wichita based Knight Ridder reports a nationwide record of tornadoes in 2004 with a low death toll, noting a mid May shift in jet stream creating ideal supercell conditions and an abrupt rise in tornado activity.
Iowa set a state tornado record with 120 reports in 2004, while national totals surged as the Storm Prediction Center noted 1,555 tornadoes through September, aided by radar and spotter advances. Officials caution higher counts reflect detection rather than a surge in activity, with technology saving lives through earlier warnings.
Interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi answered a wide range of questions on The Iraqi Podium a live call in program in Baghdad. He listened to complaints offered to help individuals and said he would seek information on a detained son and a graduate program denial.
Insurgents detonated three car bombs in Baghdad and Balad, killing at least 21 and injuring dozens. Attacks hit the Iraqi National Accord party, a civilian convoy near the Green Zone, and the Iraqi national guard, amid pressure ahead of the January 30 vote.
The White House aims to increase state funded support for faith based and community organizations through social programs. Officials note about 40 billion in state funds flow to such groups and intend to press governors and local bodies to utilize federal rules allowing religious funding.
NASA officials marked a year since Spirit landed on January 3 2004 followed by Opportunity three weeks later as both rovers continue roaming Mars. The missions uncovered rocks altered by ancient water suggesting Mars may have hosted life.
In Los Angeles, a week before Michael Jackson's trial, the court extended sealing of documents with most pages blacked out. Rulings and motions remain hidden from public view as the legal process advances.
Five men age 20 to 22 were indicted on federal arson related charges for fires set December 6 at Hunters Brooke in Greenbelt Maryland. The fires destroyed 10 houses and damaged 16 more in the upscale development with estimated damage of 10 million dollars. The indictment lists Aaron Speed Patrick Walsh Jeremy Parady Michael Everhart and Roy McCann as defendants, with conspiracy to commit arson and aiding and abetting among the charges.
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