Showdown in Kuwait as Iraq orders embassies closed
The stage was set for a showdown in occupied Kuwait as Iraq ordered embassies closed and Saddam Hussein displayed hostages on Iraqi television, signaling a tougher stance in the Gulf crisis. The United States and allies kept embassies open with reduced staff while warning against escalation as 21,000 Westerners remained in danger. Powell urged resolve, saying peace comes from standing up to aggression early, amid a major American military buildup in the region.
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United States to call 46000 reserves for Persian Gulf mission
Washington reports the armed services will call about 46 000 reserves to assist pilots ferrying men and supplies to the Persian Gulf. Powell vows to defend interests and aid allies, saying the US will not abandon friends or hostages and warns Saddam Hussein against threats. He notes Desert Shield planning with Cheney and urges Saddam to doubt American will.
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Brandywine Museum Hosts Wild West Party for Wyeth Exhibit
The Brandywine River Museum celebrates the opening of a N C Wyeth western works exhibit with a Wild West Party. Attendees can learn to craft a chalice into a cowboy or cowgirl costume and sample related activities.
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Delaware County police film new high tech project
Delaware County police are creating videos as part of a new high tech facet of modern law enforcement. The project involves filming and may involve taking individuals into recorded demonstrations or scenes as part of public outreach.
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Real Men Return in the Nineties Preview
USA Weekend previews a shift toward the real man as the decade opens. The feature notes trends like boxers, barber haircuts, and a preference for simple, real food, signaling a cultural refresh.
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Prime Time Ryan Eagles face Colts at Hoosier Dome
Beat writer Danny O'Connor previews a Monday Night Football showdown between Buddy Ryan's Philadelphia Eagles and the Indianapolis Colts at the Hoosier Dome. The piece suggests the game may carry significance beyond a typical exhibition, with strategic intrigue and notable personnel on both sides.
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