21 Jan 1991
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1991
Page
1
U S House Speaker Thomas Foley calls for ongoing air strikes without pause as Saddam Hussein pledges military strength and a global holy war. The briefing notes INSIDE coverage of these exchanges and implied escalations.
Kristin Matson joins several Jefferson High School pupils in volunteering to assist disabled classmates. Details on page 1B.
New years bring many boasts of new and improved products from manufacturers. Today's Money/Technology page lists some 1990s best and where to get them. Details on page 60.
Soviet black berets attacked Latvia's police headquarters on Sunday, killing five and wounding nine. In Moscow, thousands protested army killings in Lithuania as unrest spread across the region. Details on page 3A.
New York beat the 49ers 15 to 13 to reach the big game while Buffalo crushed the Raiders 51 to 3 for a berth. Details on page 10.
A small newspaper note highlights use of soy ink for future printing. The item emphasizes environmental considerations and shifts toward sustainable publishing practices. No individuals or organizations are named in the readable text.
A lighthearted note highlights plastic surgeons as experts in preserving facial features, joking that they excel at saving faces in various procedures.
Iraq fired 10 Scud missiles at Saudi Arabia but Patriot rockets destroyed nine and one fell into the Persian Gulf. The air war intensified with the largest Desert Storm mission yet from Turkey, while allied air sorties neared 7,000 in four days as Turkey faced domestic opposition over the northern offensive.
Tipton native Art Clark near the U S air base in Dhahran describes a night of incoming Scud missiles and Patriot defenses. He sleeps with a gas mask ready and shelters in a specially prepared bathroom. He notes repeated alerts have made life very uneasy.
The State Department protested Iraq’s treatment of American POWs and demanded access for the Red Cross. Broadcasts showed seven captured airmen, including U S Navy Lt Jeffrey Zaun, Marine Lt Col Clifford Acree, and Cmdr Guy Hunter, delivering halting statements under duress.
Iowa families of deployed soldiers face heightened anxiety and helplessness as the Persian Gulf conflict begins. Nick Longworth and Timothy speak of faceless fear, lost sleep, and lack of control over loved ones return.
Senate Armed Services Chairman Sam Nunn and House Speaker Thomas Foley advocate keeping Desert Storm air raids active. They say a pause would give Saddam Hussein space to maneuver while officials report over 7 000 sorties in four days. A protest scene and public polls frame mixed domestic views on the war.
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