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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 2003
Page
1
U.S. forces launched missiles targeting Saddam Hussein in a prelude to invasion. Iraq fired at American troops across the Kuwait border, with one intercepted by a Patriot. No injuries reported and no chemical or biological weapons found. A U S helicopter with special forces crashed in southern Iraq but crew escaped unharmed.
Freedom officials reported air raid sirens in Kuwait City as warnings that Iraqi missiles may target the capital. A small plane from Iraq approached U.S. positions in Kuwait but crashed en route. The anticipated full-scale assault on Saddam did not occur.
Lawrence County's state and federal representatives express unanimous support for the president and troops in the Iraq War. They hope for a short conflict with minimal loss of life and emphasize backing the president's and Congress' decisions. Local lawmakers urge national unity and trust in leadership.
Dina's Diner on Tay lor Street buzzed with about 20 regulars weighing the United States attack on Iraq. Attorney Gabriel P Cilli said he supports war, praising restraint and aim to remove Saddam Hussein, as patrons awaited television footage for confirmation.
President Saddam Hussein in a televised address condemned the U S attack as a shameful crime and urged Iraqis to draw their sword against the invaders. He pledged victory, vowed to stand up to the "evil invaders," and warned of a bitter defeat with God’s help.
Director Tenet told President Bush that CIA believed it had a rare target of opportunity against Saddam Hussein and other senior Iraqi leaders. The agency claimed it knew their location and expected movements for hours, presenting a potential opening for action.
Across the country cities tightened security in a response unseen since 9 11 as about 1 000 U S troops move into Afghanistan near the Baghdad blitz. North and South Korea also raise military alert fearing escalation during Iraq fighting. Text of President Bush speech.
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