U.S. push to Najaf amid clashes with cleric al Sadr
A 2,500 strong U S force with tanks and artillery advanced toward Najaf as insurgents fired on supply convoys. A Sikorsky H 53 helicopter was downed near Fallujah and four U S soldiers were shot by rebels while attempting to reach the crash site. Iraqi leaders and Shiite figures sought to avert a full scale assault through talks. Col. Pittard warned that a single shot in Najaf could inflame Iraq’s Shiite majority.
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Ottawa considers school bond options amid growth pressure
Allegre reports survey favors expanding Fisenhower and Garfield Elementary and adding to Ottawa High, while Eisenhower Road new school faces tougher support. Parents urge Hawthorne inclusion. board weighs renovating existing buildings to avoid central district Exodus and year of crowding.
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Illinois study turns pig manure into crude oil potential
University of Illinois researchers led by Yanhui Zhang are developing a thermochemical conversion that uses heat and pressure to turn pig manure into a crude oil like substance. The method promises energy and economic benefits though commercial viability requires years of work.
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District seeks public input on Ottawa school bond plans
Ottawa school board invites public comment ahead of a proposed bond issue for school facilities to be voted in November. Hearings run April 26 at Eugene Field, April 27 at Lincoln, and April 28 at Eisenhower, with a 6:30 p.m. pre-session and 7:30 p.m. start times.
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Economy expected to grow amid rate holds and job gains
The economy is forecast to grow about 4.5 percent in early year, supported by consumer and business spending. Fed Chair Greenspan hints rates may rise later this year, with some predicting 2005. March added 308,000 jobs, marking the strongest gain in four years, while critics note 1.84 million jobs lost since 2001. Stronger job growth could sustain consumer spending and counter slowdown fears.
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