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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 2004
Page
1
The IAEA said insurgents in Iraq could have gained 377 tons of missing explosives from a former military installation. Diplomats questioned U S security of the site and called for fuller international inspections after the 2003 invasion. White House downplayed the issue while John Kerry criticized Bush.
IAEA chief ElBaradei told the U N Security Council that 377 tons of explosives vanished from the Al Qaqaa facility near Youssifyah south of Baghdad due to theft amid security lapses. The AP TV crew found no visible security at the gates as unrest continues in Iraq.
The International Atomic Energy Agency said 377 tons of HMX and RDX are missing from a former Iraqi military facility. The U.S.-led coalition had been assigned to secure the site. Insurgents have used these materials in car bomb attacks.
Senator John Kerry pressed President Bush to explain a grave and catastrophic mistake in Iraq. Bush shot back accusing Kerry of Monday-morning quarterbacking on Afghanistan and Iraq while avoiding specifics about the missing explosives.
President Bush urged Davenport voters to pick strong leadership in the war on terror as he framed the November election as five key issues. He focused on family security budget quality of life and retirement in a broad appeal to supporters.
President Bush visits Dubuque for a 4 40 p m rally at the Grand River Center 500 Bell Street with tickets via the Dubuque County Republican headquarters 4867 Asbury Road He links safety of citizens to progress on every issue and says the election will shape the war on terror.
Iowa reached a record 2,106,658 registered voters as of 5 p.m. Saturday, topping 2 million amid a hot presidential race. Secretary of State Chet Culver noted 95 percent of eligible Iowans are registered, with gains across parties and no party up 34,748 from prior counts.
The Johnson County Auditor's Office reports 37,932 Republican registrations, 44,937 Democrats, and 62,743 no party. Since July 1, Republicans up 1,540, Democrats up 3,088, and total registrations up 3,267. since June 1, 14,297 new registrations, with 9,264 aged 18 to 24.
Sen John Edwards told about 1600 supporters at the Five Flags Civic Center that John Kerry and he offer hope and a end to the Bush era. He blamed Bush for the Iraq mess and touted health care jobs the economy and national security as campaign themes.
Senator John Kerry will rally at 5 30 p m Wednesday at the U S Cellular Center Cedar Rapids. Doors open 3 30 p m. The event is free and open to the public with limited space for tickets via johnkerry com cedar rapids or by calling (319) 363 5121.
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