Israel vows vengeance after second Iraqi missile attack
The United States and allies pressed air and missile strikes on Iraq from Saudi Arabia and Turkey, claiming over 50 Tomahawks fired in the last 24 hours and more than 4,000 sorties flown. Iraqi anti-aircraft positions were targeted as 12 POWs were captured. British and French forces attacked missile sites and depots. The Tel Aviv strike caused minor injuries and raised fears of wider conflict as regional powers arranged emergency measures.
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U.S
Baghdad
Robert Johnston
Riyadh
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Kuwait
Persian Gulf
Tel Aviv
Jordan
Incirlik
Turkey
Greg Pepin
Flags fly in show of troop support
The display of red white and blue grows as residents fly flags for American troops in the Persian Gulf. Flag etiquette stresses no tears proper lighting at night and hoisting to the pole top. Memorial Day half staff rules follow presidential orders. Local dealers report booming sales as residents counter war protests. Continued on Page A-8.
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Congress
Leo Myers
Brunswick American Legion
Bill Stultz
May’s Hardware
Hugh Warner
Gloria Horine
Wilson Place
Prisoners Taken as U S Forces Hit Iraqi Anti Aircraft Units
U S forces captured 12 Iraqi soldiers during an operation against anti aircraft positions on nine oil platforms in the Northern Arabian Gulf near Kuwait. The prisoners were brought aboard the USS Nicholas and a Kuwaiti patrol boat and will be transferred to a U S Marine holding facility and then to a POW camp.
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Nicholas
U.S
Pepin
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Kuwait
Royal Air Force
France
Mike Garden
Baghdad
Saudi Arabia
Arabian Gulf
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Army
Greg Pepin
Col
United States Marine
Global fear as Iraq calls for unite against West sparks extremist worry
Amid Baghdad's call for Muslims to confront Western targets, governments tighten security worldwide. Iran's hard liners push for a holy war against the United States, while Iraq launches missiles at Tel Aviv. A hazardous device incident near a U.S. library in the Philippines raises fear of further attacks.
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Elswhere
Israel
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Philippines
U.S
Lebanon
Beirut
Cyprus
Foreign Ministry
Rotorex recalls 275 workers at Walkersville plant
Rotorex Restores staff at the Walkersville plant recalling 275 employees based on seniority and job similarity. Most return to prior positions with retraining planned, following a July furlough of 450 workers as production paused. Company says more recalls depend on business conditions amid weak summer air conditioner demand.
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Rotorex
Walkersville
Don Naylor
Naylor
Too Many Tickets Prompt Backlash Over Left Turn Ban
City officials say more than 700 tickets have failed to curb illegal left turns from Rosemont Avenue onto Shookstown Road during 3 to 6 pm. Police criticize enforcement as ticket-focused with little impact on traffic or safety while aldermen consider changes.
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Patrick O’brien
Frederick City
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Sally Murphy
O'Brien
Kevin Grubb
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Grubb
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