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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 2004
Page
2
France passes a bill banning Islamic headscarves in public schools with Chirac set to sign within 15 days. Nationwide debate centers on discrimination concerns from many Muslims and supporters say it preserves secular principles.
As of Wednesday 550 U.S. service members have died since military operations began in Iraq. British forces report 58 deaths with Italy at 17 and Spain eight. Bulgaria Thailand Denmark Ukraine Estonia and Poland each report one death.
Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa proposes amending a manufacturing jobs bill to ban overtime restrictions, opposing Senator Chuck Grassley from the GOP. The dispute centers on labor policy and job incentives in the state.
The Gazette lists pricing for Morning Editions and Sunday editions, including carrier, motor route, and mail options with weekly and yearly costs. It provides contact numbers for subscription service and a general office line, and states AP rights for local news.
General news contact details for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City including area codes 319 and key phone numbers. Provides a company directory reference and a web linkGazetteOnline.com for emails and further contacts.
The Halliburton Co. known for oil and gas contracts faces criticism over overcharges to the DoD and $61 million padding claims. Despite ads claiming service to troops, the company agreed to repay $27 million for feeding soldiers while keeping $150 million in catering charges. The piece links ads to bolstering Bush Cheney reelection efforts.
Shiite clerics join Sunni preachers in a large march to calm sectarian tensions after deadly bombings in Baghdad and Karbala. US and Iraqi figures dispute tolls 271 vs 117 while Abu Musab al Zarqawi is named as a suspect. Border security promises follow pressure from Grand Ayatollah Sistani and Shiite leaders.
Colorado Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell, 70, announces he will not seek a third term amid health concerns and a scandal involving a longtime aide. The retirement opens an opportunity for Democrats to target the seat as Republicans seek to expand their Senate majority.
The Gazette promotes environmental care by printing with soybean ink and recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle by dropping newspapers at City Carton 901 Ingleside Drive SW or at nearby recycling locations.
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