Cheney voices caution and warp in Gulf crisis
In remarks from Washington Cheney said US allies may not prevent a conflict as about 300000 troops in the region are in good shape yet eager to resolve the crisis. He warned the day could come when force is needed though urged no urging of citizens to leave border areas by January 15. Senator George Mitchell warned Saddam's threats risk a wider Arab Israeli spillover and urged diplomacy with Baker continuing talks.
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Fallen sailors saluted on the Saratoga
On the USS Saratoga an Associated Press account reports crewmen paid tribute to 21 drowned comrades with tears and rifle salutes as Navy divers continued salvage and recovery efforts.
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Iraq and U S threats amid regional crisis
Iraq warns it will crush any attack while US forces in Saudi Arabia prepare to strike if Iraq stays in Kuwait. Amid the Gulf tension a missing sailor case unfolds near Haifa with the Saratoga in the Mediterranean. Navy ceremonies honor fallen Marines as search efforts continue.
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