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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1990

Page

4

Scholar Sees Flaw in Past U S Policy on Iraq Kuwait

Retired Islamic scholar T B Irving of Cedar Rapids weighs Iraq’s claim to Kuwait amid the Gulf crisis. He argues Kuwait is not a true country and Saddam Hussein’s rule reflects long‑standing U S missteps. Iowa Guard preparations are noted as a precaution while Irving criticizes U S support for Iraq in earlier wars.

California Minnesota Tennessee Kuwait Irving Iowa National Guard Iowa Roger Schultz Iowa Guard Des Moines Schultz United States Saddam Iraq Iran Baghdad Hussein Marie Sandquist Cedar Rapids Persian Gulf

Eastern Iowa Families Face Fears As Sons Enter Gulf War

Area families express worry as sons join the military amid Middle East unrest. Cedar Rapids air traffic controller John Gabrielson, 22, aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, heads to the Gulf of Oman. In Iowa, Troy Pladsen, 20, an Army ranger, at Fort Stewart with the 24th Division, awaits possible deployment. Parents fear for safety and await word.

Marietta Nelson Gazette Middle East Iowa Sandquist John Gabrielson Dwight D. Eisenhower Dave Mary Ann Pladsen Vinton Troy Air Force Fort Stewart Pladsens

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