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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 2004
Page
1
A Baghdad car bomb struck a convoy during rush hour near Tahrir Square killing at least 13 people including three General Electric workers and two bodyguards. Authorities said foreigners may be behind the blast as Iraq ponders sovereignty transfer.
A letter to the editor argues that Halliburton projects burden taxpayers and former employees with mounting charges. In related pages, a claim unfolds that coalition forces squeeze Iraqi fighters. The paper also notes 400 detainees released from Abu Ghraib prison as part of ongoing security updates.
Iraq's interim prime minister Iyad Allawi says the United States will hand over Saddam Hussein and other detainees to Iraq within two weeks as sovereignty is restored. Up to 5,000 prisoners remain held, while about 1,400 may be released or moved to Iraqi control.
The Gazette reports March 8 incident at University Hospitals where Tasers were used. Marion police Sgt. Terry Kearney calls stun guns a safe tool for subduing uncooperative individuals. A review shows Tasers deployed 17 times in about two years.
Dr. David Rothner notes many teens and preteens seek help for nearly daily headaches after using non-prescription painkillers up to eight times weekly. Rebound headache rises with overuse, with 22 percent of 680 Cleveland Clinic pediatric patients overusing medicine. experts advise no more than two doses per week.
Elkport and Garber officials filed notices of interest in the federal buyout program after flood damage. Elkport mayor Kathy Hansel notes most homes were lost in the May 22 deluge from the Volga and Turkey rivers. Garber Mayor Harold Aulwes was named local buyout contact amid looming red tape.
The Supreme Court allowed millions of students to continue affirming the pledge with “under God” but avoided ruling on whether the pledge is unconstitutional church state blending. The decision overturned a lower court ruling that the pledge was unconstitutional, though on technical grounds.
After a 12-year break Bill Herkelman returns to coaching as an assistant at Kennedy High. The former head coach brings long track record and local ties to the program as it rebuilds under new leadership.
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