Fluor stock dips on Middle East crisis amid optimism
The AP reports Fluor Corp Irvine based contractor sees shares fall over 25 percent since the Iraqi invasion Kuwait while analysts say the firm and peers Bechtel Parsons remain solid bets. Oil demand and diverse Middle East exposure may fuel future opportunities in oil projects abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fluor Corp
Kuwait
New York Stock Exchange
Fluor
Middle East
Saudi Arabia
John N. Simon
Bechtel Corp
San Francisco
Parsons Corp
Pasadena
Canada
Vietnam
Rah Radda
Parsons
Saudi Aramco
Troops crave home news in Saudi desert mission
American service members in Saudi Arabia lack access to U S publications or TV and press reporters provide updates. Defense officials promise more news access while noting uncertainty about duration. A daily newspaper shipment reaches some camps as troops seek information on Bush policy and war prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mets
U.S
Dick Cheney
82Nd Airborne
Powell warns threats won’t deter U S actions in Middle East
General Colin L Powell told the Veterans of Foreign Wars convention that Saddam Hussein’s threats cannot deter the United States. He emphasized a resolve to pursue peace by standing up to aggression early and pledged to aid Americans held in Kuwait and Iraq, warning Iraqi leaders of U S will and ability to act if required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Saddam Hussein
Ame Ululcu
Mui Melo
Middle East
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Colin L. Powell
Veterans of Foreign Wars National Convention
Kuwait
Iraq
Soviet advisers may violate sanctions in Iraq
Washington accuses Moscow of keeping military advisers in Iraq and hints at possible UN sanctions violation. State Department spokesman says providing services to Iraq is inappropriate and sanctions cover such support. Soviet claims of 193 advisers finishing contractual obligations were publicly aired in Moscow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bush Administration
Soviet Union
Iraq
Moscow
United Nations
Saddam Hussein
State Department
Richard Boucher
U.N
Hussein
Kuwait
Bush burns fuel during vacation travel by land sea and air
President Bush, vacationing in Kennebunkport, Maine, draws heavy fuel use by car, boat, and plane while urging energy conservation. The most visible consumption comes from the Cigarette Fidelity speedboat as he shuttles between Washington and his seaside retreat, burning thousands of gallons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bush
Fidelity
Washington
Kennebunkport
Maine
Pentagon asked to review dog tag report for Jewish soldiers
The Anti Defamation League urged the Pentagon to examine reports that Jewish soldiers bound for Saudi Arabia were advised to conceal their religion and use non denominational dog tags. ADL director Abraham Foxman called for a formal directive outlining options on religious affiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Anti- Defamation League of B'nai B’rith
Pentagon
Saudi Arabia
ADL
Abraham Foxman
Defense
Dick Cheney
Defense Department
Pentagon mobilizes reserves for Desert Shield buildup
The Air Force activated six reserve units from six states marking a broader mobilization ordered by President Bush. About 46,700 reserves will be called to active duty by Oct 1, with further activations possible. Water, decontamination skills top the essential needs in Saudi desert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Air Force
U.S
Persian Gulf
Air National Guard
Bush
Army
Navy
Coast Guard
Saudi Arabia
Desert Shield
van D. Hipp I Jr
Saudi Desert
Hipp
Saddam Hussein
Williams
First Md. reservists called into service
Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland announced that the 756th Military Airlift Squadron and about 150 to 175 reservists have been activated to support Middle East operations. The unit, part of the 459th Military Airlift Wing, will fly and maintain C141 Starlifter aircraft and face 90 to 180 days of active duty with rotations through Andrews Europe and the Middle East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force
Doug Hart
Defense Department
Hart
Army
Air Force Reserve
Air National Guard
Jackson
Miss
Stewart
Nla
Andrews Air Force Base
Maryland
Middle East
Bush
David Branham
Branham
Andrews
Persian Gulf
Europe
459Th
Also Mentioned on This Page
Los Angeles
Wall Street
Mr. Simon
Seidler Amdec Securities Inc
Secretary of Defense
Powell
DOD
the Armory Antiques
Armory
Wayne Avenue
Silver Spring
United States
Ssoe
Spress
Saudi Arabian
Mobile
Dallas
Texas
McGuire Air Force Base
N.J
Westover Air Force Base
Mass
Georgia National Guard
24Th Mechanized Infantry
Fort Stewart
Pete Williams
SERTA
Frederick
At.v
Motter Ave
Rose Hil Plaza
Ueourcornenien
Sun
DOE
Lennox
Modern Comfort Systems, Inc
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!