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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 2004
Page
1
The bipartisan commission found officials slow to react after hijackings on September 11 2001. It said the FAA delayed alerts to the military and failed to pass on word of a seized plane. General Ralph Eberhart testified that pilots could have shot down the hijacked aircraft sooner.
The commission stated some military pilots were never briefed on why they were scrambled, while noting that the air hijackings on September 11 prompted immediate response actions. The Secret Panel report appears on page 10A.
President Bush said Saddam Hussein had numerous contacts with al Qaida, disputing the Sept. 11 commission finding that Iraq had no strong ties to the terrorist network. He argued a relationship existed, noting it was part of the administration’s justification for toppling Saddam.
A string of car bombings in Baghdad and a northern civil defense post killed 41 and wounded about 150. Authorities say many victims were poor Iraqis taking dangerous security force jobs amid high unemployment, with al Qaeda linked figures suspected.
In related war coverage, time civilian charges have been filed in the Iraq prisoner abuse investigation and 20,000 troops may be deployed. Iowa senators voted in favor. Public opinion shows 55 percent support military action in Iraq, up from 51 percent a month earlier. Japan approves plan to keep troops in Iraq as situation improves.
Development converts six story Water Tower Place in southeast Cedar Rapids from a warehouse to 41 condo units with office space two guest units and a coffee shop. The old water tower roof will host a garden and patios.
Cedar Rapids consultants and four studies back a $10 million plan to convert an 80 year old six story brick warehouse in the Downtown District into loft condominiums. Investor group led by Scott Olson, including 11 local contractors and architects, bets on empty-nester and professional buyers seeking urban living.
Three University of Iowa medical department heads plan to leave this month, shrinking 26 academic departments and prompting more interim appointments at UI Carver College of Medicine and University Hospitals. Dr. David Brown will head anesthesia at MD Anderson Cancer Center starting Sept. 1. Dr. Thomas Weingeist heads ophthalmology and visual sciences with 18 years service.
Fishermen ignore warnings about Lake IDOT in Cedar Rapids Iowa as rain disrupts a local tournament. The event faces delays and organizers reassess safety and scheduling amid weather.
The Tomorrow actress Mery Streep will speak at the American Film Institute about evolving TV visions and industry challenges. The appearance aims to critique media shifts and honor filmmaking heritage.
The efficiency task force formed by Mayor Paul Pate in November quit on Thursday. It recommends Cedar Rapids replace its default commission form with a new structure and calls the city the metro area’s dysfunctional partner needing "medicine" to heal its illness. Chair Arthur Christoffersen led the panel along with Jim Aronson David Blankenship Cheryle Mitralsky and Kyle Skogman.
Local governments failed to endorse the task force work or fund it. Officials lack political will for systematic spending cuts. Cedar Rapids commissioners operate in a dysfunctional manner. Linn County neighbors explore efficiencies. Cedar Rapids to study its police function. BA notes efficiencies may work in the future.
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