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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 2005
Page
3
An AP Ipsos poll shows 29 percent of Americans have donated to tsunami victims with 37 percent planning to give. Private contributions reach 337 million dollars, nearing or surpassing government aid and outpacing 9/11 relief momentum.
Nearly one third of those polled have donated to victims of the Southeast Asia tsunami. Donations range from celebrity millionaires to a 9 year old who gave up a birthday party to send $250. President Bush cited a $10,000 personal gift and urged cash contributions.
Kyle Bockelman a 2003 Iowa City West High graduate and Merchant Marine Academy student served aboard the Maersk Virginia in the Arabian Sea during the December 26 tsunami. The vessel faced 15 foot swells and grounding near Salalah Oman as Newsday reported.
General Erv Lessel cautioned insurgents may mount spectacular attacks to disrupt the January 30 vote. Bush voiced optimism despite violence as Shiite and Sunni leaders urged or urged boycott, with Shiites backing the polls and Sunnis calling for postponement in Baghdad and Najaf.
An all male army jury of ten was impaneled at Fort Hood to hear the Abu Ghraib prison abuse case led by Specialist Charles Graner. Testimony begins Monday as defense argues orders and accountability go up the chain.
A Cedar Rapids report touts cold laser treatment as a breakthrough for carpal tunnel with FDA approval and high patient improvement. It claims 75.6 percent improvement and no side effects, offering a free 12 page report and toll free number for access.
President Bush called for federal limits on asbestos lawsuits saying they bankrupt companies and delay victim compensation. He spoke at a performing arts center near Detroit and cited health risks from asbestos exposure. Law professor Lester Brickman noted tens of thousands of worker deaths, while Democrats criticized GOP proposals as insufficient for victims.
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