Bush vows to hit missiles in limited Gulf war pledge
President Bush praised Israel's restraint during Saddam Hussein's attack and vowed the darndest search and destroy mission to wipe out remaining mobile Iraqi missile launchers. He cautioned Kuwait liberation will take time and acknowledged possible losses while Pentagon reports showed 11 mobile missile sites located and six destroyed. The president spoke at the Pentagon before a Camp David weekend.
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Iraqi missile launchers hit Riyadh in desert storm action
U S led air strikes destroyed at least six mobile Iraqi missile launchers in Saudi Arabia to curb rocket fire at Israel and the kingdom. Gen Schwarzkopf said seven allied aircraft were missing, while Lt Gen Horner reported eight Iraqi warplanes shot down. He emphasized relentless pursuit of remaining Scud missiles.
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Israeli alert as Iraqi missiles strike Tel Aviv and Haifa
Tel Aviv reported sirens and gas mask warnings after at least eight Iraqi Scud missiles hit Israel, with five strikes on Tel Aviv and Haifa. Twelve people were slightly injured. Iraq vowed long war and claimed revenge while simulating broad mobilization in Baghdad. Bombing of Baghdad continued as allied planes reportedly downed, with 72 claimed by Iraq and seven by U.S. officials. Israel's leadership debated retaliation as Prime Minister Shamir met with ministers and defense officials.
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Israel safety worries prof KU students
Kansas University history professor David Katzman argued Israel has the right to respond to Iraq’s attacks while acknowledging concerns about widening Arab opposition. He noted no fatalities from the Haifa and Tel Aviv missiles and urged restraint, urging self defense if American soil were attacked.
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Study abroad students told to be careful
Kansas University officials warned of possible retaliation against Americans abroad during the Persian Gulf War and advised KU students overseas to take precautions. Two KU students in Israel returned to the United States, and study abroad classes in Seville Spain were canceled due to war concerns. Carrie Fletcher and Michael Ford are mentioned as students involved.
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Soviet official pledges not to seize Lithuanian parliament
In a conciliation move a Soviet military official promises not to seize Lithuania's parliament building. The note comes amid tensions over Baltic governance with no immediate clashes reported. Netanyahu comments on security and political risk, highlighting cautious optimism.
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Gulf wars debated in Lawrence classrooms amid strain
In Lawrence schools teachers report sensitive Gulf War discussions as households follow events. Cordley fifth and sixth graders, led by Frank Hoffman, hear updates since Kuwait invasion but aim to stay neutral and supportive. West Junior High’s Eilene Lawrence has students reflect on first impressions, noting war as a defining American moment and urging understanding over fear. See Students, page 8A.
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