Election 2004 War deaths divide voters
Nelson Carman of Jefferson Iowa will vote for Bush citing trust to wage war on terrorism. Oliva Smith of West Liberty will vote for Kerry on her husband’s death anniversary, finding Kerry smarter though less tough. Grief shapes views among those mourning the 15 Iowans killed in Iraq and their voting choices. Jo Sissel of Tipton is cited as a mother of Sgt. Aaron.
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Gazette
Nelson Carman
Jefferson
Iowa
Iraq
Bush
Oliva Smith
West Liberty
National Guard
John Kerry
Jo Sissel
Tipton
Sgt
Aaron
Bombings in Baghdad Threaten Iraqi Security Drive
Guerrillas bombed a Baghdad street near police recruits and fired on a police van north of the city, killing at least 59 as insurgents press a bold campaign to destabilize the heart of Allawi's government and the U.S. plan to build Iraqi forces before January elections. The Tawhid and Jihad group led by Abu Musab al Zarqawi claimed responsibility.
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Iraq
Baghdad
U.S
Ayad Allawi
Allawi
Tawhid and Jihad Group
Abu Musab al-Zarqawi
Cedar Rapids school vote ousts Bradford in 8A result
In Cedar Rapids area voters reject Bradford in an 8A school race while Iowa City expands its levy margin. The Cedar Rapids and Iowa City regions see notable shifts as Garnavillo and Guttenberg plan a merger. Details inside.
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Lynch
Bradford
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Luck of the draw study hints at health link for older gamblers
At Mohegan Sun in Connecticut retirees like 73 year old Mike Sanzo gamble for fun and exercise the brain. A Yale study found older recreational gamblers report better health and less alcoholism and bankruptcy than younger gamblers, though researchers urge caution and critics doubt causation.
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Mcasville, Conn
Mohegan Sun Casino
Mike Sanzo
Yale University
Yale
Rani Desai
Desai
Public safety: Cedar Rapids burglar tackled by victim
Rick Fisk 52 confronted a burglar in his foyer at 1307 34th St SE after the woman grabbed his wife's purse. Fisk tackled her in the yard and sat on her until police arrived, saying she needed to rethink her life as help was sought.
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Cedar Rapids
Rick Fisk
Fisk
34Th St. SE
Carol Zumhof
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