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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 2003

Page

2

Front-Page Headlines

Baghdad rock integration includes a car bomb attack killing eight people and injuring many. Medicare and ethanol bills stall in the legislature amid political gridlock. A proposed tummy pacemaker is suggested as a safer obesity surgery alternative. Egyptian twins who were conjoined are separated in a pioneering procedure. The story notes how new methods aid professors in improving their teaching.

Baghdad

Terror suspect Fathur Al-Ghazi killed after manhunt

A top al Qaida linked bombmaker Fathur Al-Ghazi was killed in a police shootout ending a three month pursuit after his escape from Philippine police HQ. The dramatic event closes one of Asia's most wanted terror cases.

Fathur Al-Ghazi Asia al Qaida Philippine

Toys Help Iraqi Children From Local Fund Drive

Marion middle school students used funds from a local drive to buy toys for Iraqi children via soldiers in Iraq. The effort aims to bring smiles to kids serving overseas and strengthen community support for troops.

Marion Middle School Iraq

The Gazette Contact and Subscription Rates

The Gazette published in Cedar Rapids Iowa lists delivery options including carrier and motor route rates weekly and by mail with 4, 7 and 52 week terms. It provides contact numbers for subscription service and the general office.

Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa Gazette Gazette Communications Inc U.S Associated Press

Gazette backs farming with soybean ink and recycling drive

The Gazette promotes agriculture by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. It urges readers to drop off newspapers at City Carton on Ingleside Drive SW or at nearby recycling locations to support future sustainability.

the Gazette City Carton Ingleside Drive

Troops head to Iraq after R and R

The first soldiers from the Army's large R and R leave program depart Baltimore for Iraq. Staff Sgt. Whitaker and others describe boosted morale and renewed family time as they resume duty with the 13th CosCom and forward surgical teams. Local support with yellow ribbons and welcoming signs is noted.

Baltimore Iraq Jason Whitaker San Antonio Army Baltimore-Washington International Hannon 13Th CosCom Kenneth George George Desert Storm Bosnia Kathy Short Army Spc James Short Melissa Angelina Rachel Baltimore-Washington International Airport

Senate panel chides Bush on Iraq policy and infighting

Senate Foreign Relations leaders say the White House mishandles Iraq policy amid internal clashes. They urge Bush to assert control over Powell Rumsfeld Cheney lines, warn of long U.S. presence and higher costs, and cite a growing information offensive.

Washington Bush Iraq Senate Foreign Relations Committee John Kerry Massachusetts U.S Dick Lugar R-Ind NBC Meet the Press Sen Joseph Biden Delaware Powells Rumefelds Colin Powell Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld White House Biden Powell Rumsfeld Dick Cheney Lugar

Recall Value Boosts California Economy

Businesses large and small benefited from the recall, with an estimated 107 million dollars injected. Campaigns spent 27 million on TV airtime, while buttons, bakers, petition gatherers and rental firms shared 55 million, plus 52 million to stage the election. An economist called it a cottage industry with a multiplier effect.

Los Angeles California Orange County Register Jack Kyser Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp Kyser

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