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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1991

Page

1

Support Urged For Bush Page 5A

Families anxious for news on President Bush as pages 5A carry updates. The brief item notes ongoing support efforts and public interest in timely information.

Bush

Aiken Standard Publishes Emergency 8 Page Extra

Early today Aiken residents found a special eight page extra edition of the Aiken Standard in newspaper racks. The extra was produced by the news, production and circulation staffs to inform readers about the crisis in the Persian Gulf. Those without a copy were urged to call the Circulation Department at 649-5316.

Aiken Aiken Standard Persian Gulf Aiken Standard News

Bombs Pound Iraq as U S Allies Strike Deep

United States and allies opened with dawn air strikes to cripple Saddam Hussein’s forces in Iraq. Bush hailed progress while reports of casualties emerged from Britain and France, and Baghdad claimed anti aircraft success amid continued bombardment.

Saudi Arabia United States Saddam Hussein Kuwait Bush White House Britain France Baghdad Radio U.S Sam Nunn Georgia Senate Armed Services Committee Defense Dick Cheney Pentagon Saddam Baghdad Israel Hal Hornburg Dallas Comander 4Th Tactical Fighter Wing Don Kline

Cheney On Gulf So Far So Good Under Fire For Victory Claims

Defense Secretary Dick Cheney called the Persian Gulf fighting “so far so good” at a Pentagon briefing while warning against premature victory claims and acknowledging casualties. President Bush praised air strikes as successful and prepared for a prayer service with Billy Graham as military targets continued.

Washington Defense Dick Cheney Cheney Pentagon White House Bush Fitawater Fort Myer Billy Graham U.S Colin Powell Joint Chief of Staff Fitzwater John Major

Day Breaks War Shock Prompts Prayer and Protest

Americans react as U S forces attack Baghdad with mixed emotions. Shirley Anderson of Washington cries for her Army sergeant son in Saudi Arabia while others pray for peace and support troops. At a Milwaukee counseling event, families seek connection as protests and prayers fill churches and storefronts nationwide.

U.S Shirley Anderson Bothell Wash Scott Anderson Saudi Arabia Baghdad Andersons Jaime McBrady Milwaukee Military Families Iraq Charlie F. McNutt St Stephen's Episcopal Cathedral Harrisburg

Mood In Aiken For Iraq War Reports Somber

Residents in Aiken reacted with fear and concern after White House confirmation of air strikes on Iraq. Interviews show people supportive of the president’s action while anxious about consequences. Quotes reflect faith, worry, and hopes for a swift conflict, with varied personal stakes.

Aiken Iraq White House Sandy Hughes Winn-Dixie York Street Vietnam Chris Rodrigues

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