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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 2001
Page
1
Sirajo Sanusi and Rhoda Manzo join eight Nigerians in Hiawatha for a mediation seminar at Prairiewoods to learn peaceful methods for resolving religious battles.
A Sunday Gazette index lists sections such as Accent Advice Bridge Classified EF Comics Crisscross Crossword Crypto Deaths Editorial Horoscope Jumble Legals Lottery Money Movies Notebook People Pictures Religion Stocks and more on pages 1A through 13B, with feature notes on 4A and 9A. The page highlights lifestyle, humor, and community items alongside notices and entertainment.
U S special operations attacked Kandahar airport in Afghanistan with more than 100 helicopter troops. The raid involved Rangers and possible special operation units and ended after several hours with two U S personnel killed in a helicopter crash linked to the operation.
The text describes ALICE equipment for soldiers carrying heavy loads up to 125 pounds and emphasizes stealth and speed in special forces missions. It notes night vision gear and brutal aims of special operations targeting leaders like Osama bin Laden and al Qaeda, suggesting a ground campaign against Taliban leaders and a series of future confrontations despite high risks.
Eastern Iowans with relatives in the military effort against bin Laden and al Qaeda seek support from friends and family. Brandi Mrozinski of Cedar Rapids says her brother Staff Sgt. Christopher Murphy, a KC-135 boom operator, is in-flight refueling. The family stays connected and finds comfort in shared concern.
Cedar Rapids school district Superintendent Lew Finch urged the public to volunteer more, noting challenges like poverty, unprepared students, and falling test scores. He highlighted the Math Guru program, expanded this year to train volunteers to assist math instruction.
About 2,000 production workers at Maytag Corp. Amana Refrigeration Products division will vote this weekend on a revised contract proposal. Machinists Local 1526 members meet Sunday at the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena to discuss the terms and cast ballots.
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