Saddam's grip tested as U.S. air power looms over Iraq
Blunt Iraqi tactics and the Bush air exclusion zone press Saddam Hussei to weigh direct confrontation. Analysts note Baghdad's reliance on brute force to seize control, while U.S. and allied planes dominate the skies over the south and Kurdish north. Claims of Sunni Shiite clashes and limited verification persist as tension mounts.
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Navy pilots detect Iraqi activity near no fly zone
U S Navy pilots aboard the USS Independence report first Iraqi air activity near the no fly zone to shield Shiite rebels. Air Force radar contacts northern of the exclusion zone and one pilot locked onto an unidentified plane while patrolling southern marshlands.
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Cajuns Face Hurricane Aftermath With Resilient Spirit
In south Louisiana the Cajun communities rebuild after Hurricane Andrew with hard work, faith, and neighborly aid. Edgar Mouton of Lafayette praises their ability to endure and celebrate despite wounds, noting a strong sense of belonging and communal support across small towns like Lafayette. Cray Rogers of St. Mary Parish emphasizes unity and determination to recover.
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Sonny” Mouton
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Hijacked Ethiopian jet lands in Rome after daylong odyssey
Fourteen aboard the Boeing 727 including four hijackers and nine crew. The plane, refueled in Cairo, landed at Leonardo da Vinci airport near 2:30 a.m. local time after a flight that began in Addis Ababa and was ordered to Sana a Yemen. Passengers reportedly released. condition details unavailable. Italian police surrounded Ciampino and Fiumicino with joint security, while Yemeni sources and Cairo TV described the evolving incident.
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South Carolina shelters risk cuts amid budget shortfalls
South Carolina faces proposed budget cuts that could shutter five of the 18 state funded shelters for abused women and children. Spartanburg SAFE Homes executive director Lynn Hawkins warns the losses would leave those in need with limited options as the state reviews funding in its budget and control process.
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Aiken Board Cuts $16 Million DSS Budget
The county board voted to trim the state Department of Social Services budget by 16 million dollars last week, with a portion allocated to shelters. Shelter officials say they will continue lobbying state legislators to maintain support.
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Violence in Youth Crime Hits Record High Says FBI
The FBI report shows a 25 percent rise in violent juvenile arrests over the past decade, reaching 758 per 100,000 nationwide. Black youths face a 429 per 100,000 rate, five times white youth rates, with murder arrests up 145 percent among Black juveniles and a 79 percent rise in gun-related murders. Attorney General Barr calls for broad juvenile justice reform and gun control measures, including the Brady bill awaiting Senate action.
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Voting Easier In Aiken Area Voters May Register Today
The Aiken Standard and other South Carolina papers will run voter registration forms allowing residents to register for the November 3 general election. Forms filed 30 days before the election qualify voters. WIS-TV will broadcast instructions and a toll free line 1 800 VOTE IN 2 offers help. The program saves printing 500000 forms and $15000. Aiken County has about 53000 registered voters.
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