24 Mar 2003
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 2003
Page
1
An incident in Iraq where Iraqi units feigned surrender to Afghan and U S Marines resulting in fatalities. Up to nine Marines were harmed as a direct outcome of the ruse, with coalition forces responding to the deadly deception.
U S led forces report up to nine Marines killed and twelve soldiers missing after an ambush near An Nasiriyah and a fake surrender tactic by Iraqi units. The invasion aims toward Baghdad continues despite setbacks as analysts warn the fight will grow harder. A suspected chemical site near Najaf is eyed but not confirmed as a chemical weapons facility.
Five captured U S soldiers were shown on Iraqi television being questioned, with at least four bodies seen. Officials confirmed 12 soldiers were missing after an ambush on a supply convoy near An Nasiriyah. Fort Bliss personnel identified among prisoners. families gathered at the base as President Bush urged humane treatment.
Reported clashes intensify around An Nasriyah with allied forces advancing toward Baghdad. Three A churches voice concern for troops as the conflict expands. Casualty figures indicate about 23 U.S. and unspecified British deaths to date while others are reported. A suspected chemical plant was found near An Najaf with several sites of interest under investigation.
The Cedar Rapids school board proposed an early separation for superintendent Lew Finch, not Finch himself. Rich ard Bradford and Marv Meisterling pushed the idea two weeks before the March 10 meeting, while Rosenthal notes the move aimed to protect Finch but drew public criticism labeling him greedy. The contract runs through June 30, 2005.
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