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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1991
Page
7
A ABC News and Washington Post poll after the Iraq attack shows 75 percent support for President Bush and 76 percent backing the decision to go to war. Eighty percent approve of his handling, 17 percent disapprove, with three in four agreeing Iraq action was right now.
Iraqi soldiers in Kuwait reportedly deserted posts and donned civilian clothes while some gun crews abandoned batteries. Egypt’s agency cited 50 Iraqi tank crews defecting, though denied by a joint Arab force commander. In Saudi Arabia, U.S. air raids began with heavy anti-aircraft fire but initial sorties proceeded. Col. Dave Eberly noted all 4th Tactical Wing planes returned unscathed amid intense AA fire.
Newsrooms across the country issued extra editions as U S bombardment of Iraq began. The Dallas Times Herald carried a front page with U S and U N flags and the headline We Pour It On while the Houston Post released a 12 page PM Extra, first since JFK's death in 1963, and the Washington Post issued a PM Extra with late Middle East dispatches.
The Rev Billy Graham led President Bush Cabinet and military chiefs in a prayer for American forces in the Persian Gulf at Fort Myer Virginia saying there come times when we have to fight for peace The service gathered at the Memorial Chapel with three chaplains and six flags on the altar across the Potomac from Washington DC
Sleep experts say starting the Desert Storm air campaign at 3 am Saudi time maximized stealth. Dr. Richard Allen of Johns Hopkins notes the hour increases the odds of targets being asleep, while acknowledging strategic and tactical reasons behind the decision.
Washington AP Army officials report about 10,000 calls per hour from families and friends of soldiers after the Iraq attack. Col Bill Harris notes the 24 hour answering service was set up within minutes of Operation Desert Storm launch. The regular line added a toll free 300 exchange after circuits burned, up from a few hundred daily before Thursday.
Bomb squads across Maryland coordinate with Prince George’s and Baltimore counties and Baltimore City to guard potential targets including BWI. Deputy Chief Fire Marshal Bob Thomas says the teams, aided by Maryland State Police and FBI intel, are prepared for emergencies or terrorist attacks and have beefed up security at state facilities.
Washington reports initial operation Desert Storm success but flags lengthy combat ahead. Defense leaders Cheney and Powell caution against early victory claims as Iraqi massed forces, mobile Scud threats, and Republican Guard defenses threaten a costly, extended campaign across Kuwait and Iraq.
In a wartime address President Bush outlined aims to destroy Iraq's nuclear and chemical capabilities. He said the United States would conduct unilateral arms restraints inside Iraq and press for Saddam Hussein's ouster while avoiding a peace pause.
Congress considers a supplemental bill to cover Desert Storm costs. Estimates reach up to 2 billion per day, with talks of a wart tax and pressure to have other nations share burden. Bush budget timing and White House cost disclosure set before Feb. 4. House Speaker Foley promises adequate support for military action. CBO notes added costs could be substantial.
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