Bush cites resolve as Gulf tensions rise after Iraq invasion
President Bush met with allies and praised Thatcher Mitterrand and Ozal for backing the blockade on Iraq. He warned the region could turn difficult but pledged America will not be intimidated as U S warships warn two Iraqi tankers. Defense Secretary Cheney pursued support in six Mideast nations while Bush spoke at a Baltimore Veterans event and Rhode Island fundraiser, insisting Americans are not hostages.
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United States
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Mitterrand
Desert
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Defense
Dick Cheney
Mideast
Baltimore
America
North Kingstown
R.C
Rhode Island
Schools reopen with mobile units and renovations gains
At Kennedy Middle enrollment reached 518 of an anticipated 829 as Principal George Rogers noted potential growth by week’s end. Aiken High reported most summer renovations complete with new mobile units in place and furniture pending September 11. Dr. Brooks praised scarcely halted work and staff dedication while students welcomed the first day with mixed impressions about schedules and lockers.
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George Rogers
Aiken High
Brooks
East Aiken
J.D. Lever
North Aiken
Oakwood/Windsor Elmentary
South Aiken High
Aiken County
Autumn Williams
Aiken High School
Terri Hightower
Rhett Johnson
County pushes Pine Log Road widening plan
Councilman Brodie urged faster action on Pine Log Road widening from Kennedy School to beyond Citizens Field citing rapid county growth and ongoing traffic congestion from prior delays. He warned delaying costs rise and pressed the Highway Department to speed up the schedule as the pro Famals project aims to shorten the Pine Log Road to U S 78 route.
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Aiken County
Brodie
Pine Log Road
Kennedy School
Citizens Field
U.S. 78
Yemen Turns Away Tanker Shadowed By U S Warships
Yemen told the United Nations it would turn away an Iraqi oil tanker shadowed by a U S warship in the Persian Gulf amid a broader Iraqi missile buildup in Kuwait. Iraqi hostages and Western residents in Kuwait were cited as used as human shields while regional powers deployed warships and troops to the area.
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Britain
France
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