Wellsville Soldier Killed in Iraq Shocks Kansas Town
Wellsville mourns Sgt. Jacob Butler the first Kansan killed in Iraq as neighbors recall his quiet dedication. The town draped in yellow ribbons and flowers, while schools and local businesses offer condolences. Governor Sebelius offered sympathy and urged community support for Butler’s family.
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Wellsville Public
Kansas
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Jacob Butler
Sebelius
Sgt. Butler
Army
Assamawah
Loss of two US aircraft overshadows troop gains near Baghdad
The Black Hawk was shot down near Karbala south of Baghdad with four soldiers wounded. Coalition push through Karbala continued as U S forces near Baghdad, while officials warned the battle would be long and difficult. Casualties stood at 49 Americans dead, 27 British dead, with dozens missing or captured as air and ground actions persisted.
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Saddam
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McChrystal
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Victoria Clarke
Turkey Backs Limited U S Aid to Soldiers in Iraq
Turkey allows food fuel and medicine through its territory for U S forces in northern Iraq and agrees on an early warning system to avert Turkish incursions. Powell and Gul emphasize renewed cooperation despite public opposition and a failed bid for a northern front.
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Incirlik
North Korea denounces South Gulf deployment amid Iraq stance
North Korea calls Seoul's plan to send 700 noncombat engineers and medics to the Persian Gulf a criminal act that worsens tension on the peninsula. It cites U.S. imperialist war ties and praises antiwar protests while Seoul argues the move strengthens alliance with Washington. The U.N. Security Council plans to discuss the nuclear standoff next Wednesday ahead of North Korea's withdrawal from a key nonproliferation treaty.
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