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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1990
Page
3
President Bush warned the American way of life is at stake as he pledged military action to stop Iraq from controlling Middle East oil. He announced the John F. Kennedy battle group would sail to the Persian Gulf and urged immediate Iraqi withdrawal from Kuwait.
Washington reports the Bush administration contemplates mobilizing the U S reserve forces for the first time in more than 20 years. Defense Secretary Cheney discussed the issue with President Bush at the Pentagon while White House aides note no recommendation has been made. The move would signal a war footing amid Desert Shield commitments in Saudi Arabia and contingency plans for up to 250000 troops. Some reservists would serve at U S bases aiding transport of troops and equipment, others could join the 7000 mile battlefield deployment.
The report details U S Marine Corps forces from Twenty Nine Palms Camp Pendleton El Toro and Norfolk deploying to Saudi Arabia as part of a broad buildup. It notes units from the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force 1st Marine Division 1st Force Service Support Group and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing plus elements of the 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade and the 2nd Marine Division and 2nd FSSG. Army troops from Fort Hood Fort Bliss along with air wings from Langley Myrtle Beach AFB and additional F 16s are also mentioned. An unknown number of F 16s are included in the deployment.
Weekend preview notes Rose Tree Park hosts the annual Old Fiddlers Day this weekend. Local pickers among the region’s best will descend to showcase traditional string tunes and vibrant performances.
In My Blue Heaven Steve Martin plays a criminal moved to the suburbs by federal agents. The film opens this weekend and Roger Ebert offers a review noting Martin's wide range from comedic jerk to social misfit.
Ed Gebhart spins a tale of an Italian barber and a strapping Irish welder to showcase American unity and friendships without ethnic boundaries. A touching slice of community life in a melting pot setting.
Beat writer Bill Brown reports from sunny San Diego as the Philadelphia Phillies head west hoping to shake the NL East cellar by sweeping through the NL West and catching fire on the road.
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