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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 2002
Page
1
A four year old Madison Walker spotted a roof fire at a neighboring house and warned adults, preventing serious damage. The report notes the incident and mentions separate EPA Commission discussion on a proposed matrix system with no decision yet.
A recently discovered memorial once bought by the Vinton High School Student Council in 1943 44 is now displayed at a downtown business. In other notes Iowans defense ranked last against the pass will be minus injured strong safety Bob Sanders against Utah State on Saturday.
Mercy Medical Center maintenance workers plan a street protest as they continue to seek a new contract. The piece notes ongoing labor action and stalled negotiations.
A local feature highlights residents of an Iowa county town and its welcoming community of neighbors. The piece profiles everyday life, activities, and town pride, inviting readers to connect with familiar faces and local events.
A compact listing references lottery numbers, legal notices, and entertainment notes on the page. It highlights the presence of draws, notices, and brief ad items along with puzzle and TV listings.
President Bush pressed Congress to pass a defense bill enabling decisive action if needed and to confront threats to homeland security during a Davenport stop. He framed Iraq and terrorism as urgent targets, calling for unity beyond party labels as about 500 factory workers listened.
Vilsack and Gross clash on tuition, livestock rules, civil rights and budgets in a one hour Coe College debate. Gross attacks Vilsack’s management while Vilsack highlights teacher pay progress, reserves and a strong credit rating as the candidate pledges reform and a brighter future for Iowa.
Iraq told UN Secretary General Kofi Annan it will permit inspectors to return to verify disarmament. The White House dismissed the offer as a tactical move aimed at avoiding strong council action and reiterated that real issue is compliance with disarmament obligations.
In Cedar Rapids Michele Richards, 34, was urged by an officer not to break into her mobile home moments before she entered and was fatally shot by her estranged husband Duane Richards, 28. He then killed himself outside the residence at 3:10 p.m. Police described a brief sequence of shots and a two hour entry by the Special Response Team. Turn to 7A.
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