War Kitty Hawk and the Iraq War News Roundup
As Bush weighs a possible invasion, War Kitty Hawk prepares to load 1,000-pound satellite guided bombs from a munitions vessel. Ali Fleischer signals options as 48-hour deadline nears. Homeland security steps under Operation Liberty Shield aim to fortify borders and critical infrastructure. Nations align with the coalition or outline roles while oui side debates in London, Paris, and Berlin over the looming conflict.
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Bush
White House
Saddam
Ali Fleischer
Hussein
Fleischer
Iraq
Homeland Security
Tom Ridge
Ridge
State Department
Colin
Spain
Netherlands
Japan
Richard Boucher
Persian Gulf
London
House of Commons
Tony Blair
Liberal Democrats
Blair
Jacques Chirac
United Nations Security Council
Gerhard Schroeder
Security Council
New York
Iraq War Aftermath Shapes U S Nation Building Debate
Botsch warns that even with Saddam Hussein removed the United States will face a long, costly obligation to rebuild Iraq and marshal other nations. He notes past withdrawals in Lebanon and Somalia and urges continued troop support while accepting domestic costs and local government burdens. The interview cautions against overconfidence in reshaping global affairs.
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Botsch
Bush
Iraq
United Nations
France
Russia
Saddam Hussein
United States
Vietnam
Butsch
America
Lebanon
Somalia
Hussein
Rescue Team Laments Funding For Horse Rescue Gear
Rescue workers recounts binding horses to prevent harm during incidents and describes a horse head protective gear. They anesthetize or euthanize on back boards, use a 6000 pound winch on a trailer, treat wounds with peroxide and gauze, rely on local vets, and seek an Anderson sling costing about 4000 dollars which would aid lifts, funded by donations.
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Wilson
Butler Seeks Sheriff Post In Aiken County Race
Butler outlines plan for open door policy, rapid response, and ethical service as he runs in the Aiken County sheriff primary against Democrat Neil Britt. He highlights career from sergeant in 1980 to lieutenant in 1991 and current mounted patrol oversight, plus 1985 Officer of the Year honor. Primary set for March 25 with a May 13 special election.
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Aiken Public Safety
Butler
Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff's Office
Aiken County
Neil Britt
Parking plan keeps Ford Center reserved spots intact
The association will not alter reserved spaces at Ford Con ger Field. Sauerborn said general admission parking will be added inside the Steeplechase track inner oval. Car pooling is encouraged to reduce vehicles while parking remains first come, first serve. The charity adds a Tuesday race to reach seven events and will proceed rain or shine.
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Ford Conger
Sauerborn
Local figures named among key participants in event
Chris Medlin Bill Musselwhite Mike Davenport Van Willing Selwyn DeLoach Josh Earhart and Curtis Smith are listed as participants in the event, indicating involvement by several named local figures across multiple roles. Further details specify their respective duties or affiliations within the organization or activity.
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Chris Medlin
Bill Musselwhite
Mike Davenport
van Willing
Selwyn DeLoach
Josh Earhart
Curtis Smith
Shooting at Beech Island pickup leaves man dead
Captain Michael Frank of the Aiken County Sheriff's Office reports that after a store visit a pair of gunmen approached a pickup on Cary Drive near a Beech Island business. The first shooter demanded the vehicle and a second man fired several shots, killing the captain. The suspects fled on foot. Ronald Coursey drove to a Sand Bar Ferry Road store and police were alerted. Bloodhound teams and SLED assisted with interviews. Police seek tips at 800 922 8211 or Crime Stoppers at 866 86 CRIME with up to a $1,000 reward.
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Michael Frank
Aiken County
Hamilton
Coursey
Beech Island
Sand Bar Ferry Road
Aiken
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Ries
Womb’s Discount Warehouse
National Hills Shopping Center
Blue Cross Blue Shield ‘of
South Carolina
Craig Musick
Mark Taylor Associates
Greenwood St
SW ‘Aiken, SC
Medicare
St. Mary's School
Padgett
Chris Trezza
Kathy Steitler
Rita Treger
Stearmarene
St. Mary Help OF Christians Catholic School
York Street
Aiken, SC
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