Finch backs conference withdrawal over one sided framing
Finch supported pulling from a conference where he feared a negative portrayal of right wing extremists. He planned to discuss his experiences with extremist groups in Colorado and Cedar Rapids, distinguishing them from fundamental religious groups. The Rev. Gil Dawes argued fundamentalists can be recruiting grounds for radical groups and urged dialogue on gay and lesbian issues.
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Finch
Jefferson County
Colo
Cedar Rapids
Gil Dawes
Prairie Fire
Citizen
Dawes
Faith United Methodist Church
Oklahoma City
Kurds regroup as Turks leave Iraq near border
Kurdish rebels move back to mountains near the Turkish border as 35,000 Turkish troops pull out after six weeks of operations in northern Iraq. Dozens killed, disputed by Iraqi authorities, amid threats of future cross border action by Turkey and seized weapons contested by Kurdish groups.
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Iraq
Dohuk
Turkey
Ankara
Sabri Arab Mirza
Mirza
Kurdistan Democratic Party
KDP
Tansu Ciller
Abdulazziz Tayip
Baghdad
City briefs offer weekend seminars sales and events
Local notices advertise a deck maintenance seminar on Saturday May 6 from 9 A.M. to noon at 333 5th Ave SE with Flood Company rep. many ads list store sales, services, and community events including Mother's Day messages, fundraisers, and bingo nights across Cedar Rapids area.
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Flood Company
Klinger Paint
5Th Ave. S.E
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Ellis Barber Shop
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