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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 2003
Page
1
In Mosul, Iraq two Black Hawk helicopters from the 101st Airborne collided last night killing 17 American soldiers. Five were injured and one missing as witnesses reported one aircraft may have been shot down.
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton addressed a Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner before 7500 attendees in Des Moines praising a broad Democratic turnout. She framed the 2004 presidential race as a choice to put people first and not the privileged few. The event highlighted strong enthusiasm for her campaign and other Democratic speakers.
The article notes that modern young men show greater concern about body image than prior generations, reflecting shifts in social standards and media influence. It cites emphasis on fitness culture and self presentation as key factors shaping contemporary attitudes.
The Rev. David Durland urged mourners to honor Sgt. Paul Fisher by living his example after his Nov 6 death in Germany from injuries two days earlier when a missile struck a Chinook in central Iraq. Fisher, 39, of Cedar Rapids, an ESCO Electric contractor on leave from Marion, is survived by his wife Karen and stepson Jason. Eight Iowans have died in Iraq, including another Guardsman who piloted the downed helicopter.
Donations may be made to the Paul Fisher Memorial Fund, c o Community Savings Bank, Robins IA 52328 or Cedar Rapids addresses at Mount Vernon Road SE Cedar Rapids IA 52403 Edgewood Road SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404. Money will be for memorials in his honor.
Special report outlines a rising share of inmates over 50 in Iowa prisons, doubling in 20 years and prompting questions about aging facilities. Inmates like 81 year old Les Hollenbeck face limited programs, mobility challenges, and increased medical needs in aging institutions such as Anamosa State Penitentiary.
Wayne Roberts, 82, Cedar Rapids native, shares a cell with 19 year old Sudanese inmate Kutch Neger at Anamosa State Penitentiary in early October. Roberts serves five years for sexual abuse.
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