Bombings at Iraq shrines kill at least 143
On the front page a column reports deadly bombings at Iraqi shrine sites resulting in a death toll of at least 143. The article notes ongoing security concerns and regional instability amid the attacks.
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 2004
Page
2
On the front page a column reports deadly bombings at Iraqi shrine sites resulting in a death toll of at least 143. The article notes ongoing security concerns and regional instability amid the attacks.
As of Tuesday, 549 U S service members have died in Iraq with international totals including Britain 58 Italy 17 Spain 8 Bulgaria 5 and single deaths reported by Denmark Ukraine Estonia and Poland. In Venezuela a National Guard soldier aided an elderly woman fleeing tear gas as clashes with Chavez opponents continued ahead of a recall referendum decision.
A January 31 beating in downtown Iowa City may be a hate crime but insufficient evidence exists, says Johnson County Attorney J Patrick White. Assault charges have been filed.
Jake Sullivan reflects on four years with the Cyclones as he prepares for his final home game against Colorado. He cites ups and downs but says he has enjoyed his time with the program and looks toward tonight’s matchup.
Online statehouse update prompts readers to monitor Iowa Legislature progress and key bills via the GazetteOnline.com What's Hot box for current legislative news and links.
The Gazette corrects an erroneous address listed for Larry Thompson linked to operating while intoxicated. He resides at 1122 20th Ave. SW Cedar Rapids. Readers may call the listed numbers to comment on accuracy or request clarification.
The Gazette lists delivery options including carrier motor route and mail subscriptions with weekly and yearly prices. Readers may call general and subscription service numbers for changes or questions.
Partial readable text shows a fragmented directory with phone numbers 398 8313 339 3155 14800 and 397 8212 plus a note of complete company directory and emails. The item lacks clear entities beyond numbers and generic references.
Senate Democrats won key votes expanding a military-style weapon ban and backing background checks at gun shows. Republicans defeated the measure 90 to 8 as pressure from the NRA grew and the GOP blocked the bill. Presidential hopefuls Kerry and Edwards cast Senate votes, while Harkin supported the ban and background checks and Grassley opposed them.
Leonard Pitts discusses Mel Gibson's film The Passion of the Christ, noting its exclusionary approach but power to convey redemption. He considers Jewish fears of anti Semitism while arguing the movie targets all viewers with its brutal brutality and message of sacrifice.
Health officials anticipate new guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Practice advising doctors to treat most preschool ear infections without antibiotics. Only serious cases of acute otitis media would receive meds, while milder infections would be observed. About 5 to 6 million five year olds yearly suffer ear infections.
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