Paratroopers Open Northern Iraq Front in Night Drop
U S troops parachuted about 1000 Army troops into Kurdish held northern Iraq under cover of darkness a major nighttime operation. Elite Rangers joined the drop securing a snow dusted airfield to enable supplies and personnel. Warplanes attacked Iraqi positions as strikes resumed around dawn near Kalak and in the hills.
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Turkey
U.S
Saddam Hussein
Kalak
Marines condemn Iraqi tactics in Nasiriyah firefight
Marines report Iraqi units fighting in civilian clothing using civilians as shields and hospitals as HQs. They recount war crimes claims, including children armed with AK-47s near the Euphrates and officers deserting under fire. Eyewitnesses stress anger and resolve to end Saddam Hussein’s regime.
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Iraq
Cpl
Stephen Hammond
Glendale
Aziz
Euphrates River
Nasiriyah
War in Iraq to last months, U S generals say
Washington senior officers warn the Iraq conflict may extend for months and demand more combat power than currently available. Harsh weather, long supply lines, and a stubborn enemy have prompted a broad reassessment by top generals. Please see WAR, page 7.
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Iraq
U.S
Kuwait
Holbrooke urges war support in Pittsburgh speech
Former U S ambassador to the United Nations Richard C Holbrooke urged support for the Iraq war at Heinz Hall as part of Robert Morris University Pittsburgh Speakers Series. He criticized Bush and Blair for seeking a second U N resolution while calling Saddam Hussein the world s worst leader.
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Holbrooke
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Tony Blair
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Obituary Notices From Local Residents
Florence Augustine aged 66 of 507 Meriline Ave Elizabeth W Davies 93 of New Wilmington John A Hudak 87 at Golden Hill Nursing Home Charlotte F Kinney 79 of 460 Croton Ave Mary Alice List 78 of New Middletown Ohio John P Marshall Sr 84 of Lakeland Fla Wendell L Platts 73 of 1807 Wilson Ave James D Reebel Jr 71 of 20 Cecil Ave Frances P Richter 86 of Ellwood City Josephine A Russo 79 of 938 Harrison St
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Meriline
Elizabeth W. Davies
New Wilmington
John A. Hudak
Golden Hill
Charlotte F. Kinney
Croton
Mary Alice List
New Middletown
Ohio
John P. Marshall Sr
Lakeland
Fla
Wendell L. Platts
Wilson Ave
James D. Reebel Jr
Cecil Ave
Frances P. Richter
Ellwood City
Josephine A. Russo
Harrison St
New Wilmington set for first liquor referendum in 50 years
Westminster College senior Krissy Edmonds leads a drive to end New Wilmington dry status and place the liquor question on the ballot. Mayor Wagner opposes the move, noting past petitions were rejected for unregistered student signatures while the council and local groups previously opposed it.
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New Wilmington
Westminster College
Krissy Edmonds
Edmonds
Greens
Wagner
Lawrence County Board of Elections
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
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