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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 2003
Page
1
Overnight gunmen attacked three Western housing compounds in Riyadh with car bombs, killing at least one and wounding about 60. U S officials suspect al Qaida involvement as a fourth explosion struck a joint U S Saudi owned firm headquarters.
The late Catherine Hope’s estate funds 488000 for Johnson County youths through YMCA Camp Wapsie in Linn County. YMCA leader Bob Carlson calls it a major gift, with the bequest routed via the national endowment due to lack of local YMCA facilities in Iowa City.
Karol Kramer of Walker returned safely from Operation Iraqi Freedom after a three month tour aboard the destroyer USS Higgins in the northern Arabian Gulf. The 38 year old senior chief petty officer threw out the first pitch at a Kernels game in Cedar Rapids, describing the moment as nerve wrecking with 40 family members watching. Her brother Keith organized the homecoming surprise as she visits Iowa before returning to her San Diego port.
L. Paul Bremer III arrived in Baghdad to take charge as civilian administrator in Iraq. He faces rebuilding security and power amid looting and gunfire. U.S. officials report custody of two senior Iraqi figures including a top military officer and a woman nicknamed Dr. Germ.
Don Damsteegt ordered scoring materials from Multi Health Systems in New York. A receptionist misheard Cedar Rapids Iowa as Peter Rabbit Ohio, delaying return of evaluations and prompting a phone address recital.
A brief note highlights how Eastern Iowa chefs favor finishing touches to meals. It mentions local eateries and dining trends with focus on plate presentation and taste enhancements.
The forecast notes partly sunny conditions for ISU with a high around 70 and a low near 52. Wednesday is expected to be 66 during the day and 49 at night.
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