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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 2003
Page
2
U S soldiers seized code equipment and piles of Iraqi intelligence papers during a Saturday raid on a community center after a tip. Analysts will review references to a nuclear program for clues on Iraq banned weapons. In Nigeria a fuel pipeline explosion killed at least 105 villagers scavenging gasoline near Umuahia.
A growing wildfire in Arizona swept over a ridge of towers and threatened a ski area after burning about 250 homes in a mountain hamlet. Firefighters fought a blaze feared to expand to tens of thousands of acres as it grew to more than 6 300 acres by Saturday.
Canadian courts and activists celebrate legalization of same sex marriage while opponents warn that the action could spread. Analysts see a possible parallel in Massachusetts as advocates urge broader change and foes fear a nationwide shift.
Thousands of fans packed bookstores around the world on Saturday to purchase Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix the newest installment in the series.
The 2003 auto racing season is in full swing at Eastern Iowa tracks with in-car race video and driver profiles. Visit www.GazetteOnline.com and click the auto racing link for features.
At America's Hometown Forum in Newton five Democratic presidential hopefuls Gephardt Edwards Kucinich Sharpton and Kerry criticized President Bush for favoring the wealthy over working Americans amid a 4.7 percent regional jobless rate and concerns Maytag may move jobs to Mexico. Details, 3B.
Kerry a decorated Navy veteran told a Mason City audience he is the best Democratic hope to counter a Republican push to co opt patriotism. He said he would challenge Republicans who claim Democrats are unpatriotic forCriticizing Bush on Iraq and the war on terror.
The Cler mont event marks 100 years since Iowa’s 12th Infantry Civil War regiment. Activities this weekend include a community church service a brass band concert drills and a battle reenactment highlighting historical aviation.
Chinese archaeologists unearthed five earthware jars containing about 1.3 gallons of nearly clear blue tinged rice wine in a Western Han era tomb. The find offers a strong sample for studying ancient distilling techniques and dates to 206 B.C. to 25 A.D.
The Gazette corrects errors in a Saturday story noting the Iowa Legislature banned certain stem cell research in 2002 not 2001. It also fixes schedule changes for Freedom Festival 2003 with Patriotic Storytelling July 5 and the Joe Henderson Run July 2, plus Cedar Valley Radio Club field day June 28 29.
Israeli foreign minister warned no progress on the U S backed road map without the Palestinian Authority dismantling Hamas. In the West Bank a Hamas militant was killed as mediators met in Jordan to salvage the plan aiming to end 33 months of violence and establish a Palestinian state by 2005.
Federal investigators scrutinize missing and unclaimed paychecks worth about 7 million dollars a year amid a claimed 20 million dollar annual misspending in the New Orleans school system. Officials cite forged documents and ghost employees while audits and subpoenas unfold.
The Gazette lists publishing address in Cedar Rapids Iowa and offers daily editions with Morning and Sunday rates. Subscription options include carrier motor route and mail plans with varying 4 week and 52 week prices. Postmaster and subscription service contact numbers are provided.
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