Weather outlook shows frequent showers and warm temps
The National Weather Service forecasts an 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms today with highs in the mid 70s and south winds 5 to 10 mph. Tonight’s showers and storms are likely at 60 percent with lows in the low to mid 60s. Friday brings more rain chances with highs 80 to 85 and lows in the 60s.
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Holy war warning from Middle East trip by former congressmen
Former Republican congressmen Thomas Kindness and George Hansen, now Washington lobbyists, warned that U S military presence in the Middle East could spark a holy war. They spoke from Amman after a private fact finding mission, saying Iraq’s occupation and U S actions risk inflaming Arabs and threatening Christians, with calls for de escalation and diplomacy.
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Small firms face hardest hit as reserves may strain workforces
Small companies would suffer most if reservists are activated for Iraq. Owners like Ted Thomas, a Clinton North Carolina dentist, fear no coverage for patients while away. Exemptions demand severe hardship with no guaranteed relief, while large firms can absorb losses with larger staff pools.
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Boucher Defends Middle East Involvement and Oil Links
The discussion centers on United States involvement in the Middle East and oil. Supporters say actions protect allies and stabilize the world economy while critics question motives and energy policy. Boucher defends Bush and urges UN approval for international force to stop shipments to Iraq.
Weather Froth Grips Deep South With Widespread Rain
Rain spread across the nation on Tuesday bringing flooding in Washington and extensive morning floods in Yakima and Wapato Washington. Severe thunderstorms were possible in Indiana Ohio Kentucky Tennessee North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Mississippi and Alabama as warm sticky air lingered from Wisconsin to New York and into New England.
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Syria backs troop deployment in Saudi Arabia war surge
Syria formally announced it will send troops to Saudi Arabia as the Gulf crisis escalates. Thatcher urged UN action to stop Iraqi tankers while promising not to negotiate for hostages. Britain readies thousands of reservists as U.S. buildup grows with 35,000 personnel in or en route to Saudi Arabia. Cheney discusses arms sales with Saudi officials. Iraqi leaders warn the U.S.-led force cannot win.
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Persian Gulf Crisis Developments At A Glance
Iraqi President Saddam Hussein defended detaining foreigners and warned of a major catastrophe if hostilities erupt in the Persian Gulf. Tariq Aziz urged negotiated settlement but offered no troop withdrawal. U N plans embassy staff cuts in Kuwait with no closure. U N reports 75 staff left Baghdad. 235 to follow. Iraq has 800 missiles in Kuwait plus tens of thousands of troops and hundreds of tanks on the Saudi border. Missile range extended to 400 miles per Jane's Soviet Intelligence Review editor. Egypt Syria and Yemen move to counter invasion with troops or oil tanker actions.
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Saddam rounds up civilians amid Kuwait crisis says vow to fight
Saddam Hussein defends his plan to move thousands of civilians to shield military sites as Western powers consider options. President Mubarak urged withdrawal to avert war while analysts warn of potential heavy casualties.
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Moore Rinehart details on Tazewell Family Physicians finances
Moore Rinehart testified that Moore had full control of the practice’s funds and was fired in 1988 after several unpaid bills and nearly eight thousand dollars overdraft. He said all employees had access to the cash box and Moore left with a filing cabinet. Records from 1987 remain unrevealed and may surface through Gray to Kantor.
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