Air war expands as U S strikes Baghdad fronts
U S and British planes pounded Baghdad defenses with bombs and strafing in a loud prelude to a ground assault. The conflict grows with mounting civilian tolls as leaders warn of catastrophe. Washington says three quarters of airstrikes target Republican Guard forces around Baghdad. Aircraft from Iraqi bases join the effort, while some invasion units pause to regroup ahead of a wider onslaught. Planes from the USS Constellation hit 40 targets in 24 hours.
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Notifying Families of Fallen Soldiers Faces Hard Reality
West Virginia National Guard officers handle next of kin notifications and casualty assistance from a small staff of about 50. Col. Terry Melton recalls the weight of delivering bad news while Maj. Bill Crane describes the shock and despair families feel when told a loved one is missing or dead, as in the case of Jessica Lynch.
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Iraq Official Threats Stir Regional Tension
An Iraqi official vowed to use any means to strike enemies on homeland as bombings target military airfields across Iraq. In parallel, the pope warned of a looming religious catastrophe while protests erupt in Europe and the United States, with supporters rallying in Harrisburg. Allied losses listed include 36 U.S. and 23 British service members.
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War Coverage and Policy Push on Iraq
The report outlines Bush urging a push toward Baghdad amid resistance while British forces in Basra refuse to yield. It notes Bush seeking to avoid an international war crimes court, with updates available on Gazette Online for the latest AP headlines.
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Iowa's aging rural bridges harm farmers and travelers
A Gazette Special Report shows one in five Iowa bridges is structurally deficient and unable to carry full legal loads. Rural residents endure long detours as closures persist, with about 2,000 more bridges considered functionally obsolete. The analysis draws on inspections of 25,000 Iowa bridges and cites TRIP data.
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