23 Mar 2003
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 2003
Page
1
Iraqi capital Baghdad endures daylight airstrikes as Allies tighten ring around Basra region. U S and allied troops report injuries from a Kuwait tent attack while efforts continue to secure southern areas.
U S forces reach 150 miles from Baghdad and seize Basra airport while fighting on Highway 80 near Basra. Cobra helicopters support advances as 1,000 to 2,000 Iraqi soldiers surrender and others abandon the fight.
Daylight air raids target Baghdad while U S and British forces tighten control around Basra taking its airport and a bridge. A 101st Airborne command tent in northern Kuwait is hit by grenades wounding 14 soldiers.
Eastern Iowa companies receive defense contracts for camouflage face paint and missile components used in Iraq. Midland Forge in Cedar Rapids expanded to meet rush orders for overhead hooks and shackles while Clemens Canvas & Manufacturing added a second shift to produce antenna cases and litter bags for military transport, reflecting a patriotic but uneasy benefit amid hard times.
Paramount presents an energetic dance evening with ballroom numbers and attitude. 3L Dehli couple spreads joy on stage while Chuck Huss of Iowa City plans another Mount Everest attempt. Health feature teases a Death Clock concept in today’s Iowa Today section.
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