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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1991
Page
8
The tally shows one U S Marine AV-8 Harrier lost in combat. Allied losses total 24 planes with 18 in combat and 11 Americans among them. non combat losses include 5 planes and 3 Americans. Seventeen Americans missing, seven Americans POWs, about 110 Iraqi POWs, and civilian and military fatalities and injuries reported.
Washington AP reports heightened security for President Bush's State of the Union address. Capitol streets within four blocks will close from 7 p.m. as entry coats are checked by hand amid fears of a terrorist attack during the Persian Gulf war.
The United Nations Security Council faces mounting pressure as Jordan and North African states joined Yemen and Sudan calling for an immediate meeting to examine the Gulf crisis. A pause for peace or cease-fire is urged, with Iraq urged to withdraw from Kuwait. The United States Britain and Saudi Arabia oppose a public meeting lacking new information. Nine council votes are needed to place the matter on the agenda.
AMMAN Jordan television aired an Iraqi film purporting to show civilian victims and damaged homes and hospitals from allied bombing raids. The footage depicts four injured children and two men in hospital beds amid shattered buildings. A bedbound man denounces Bush, but the report could not verify the injuries, locations, or hospital.
War coverage heightens employee anxiety as stress related disorders rise in the United States two weeks into the Gulf conflict. Firms respond with free therapy and expanded employee assistance programs to maintain productivity, with Shalom Moving & Storage allowing staff to use company phones for calls after Scud missiles were fired.
Energy Department oversubscribed the regional stockpile release with bids totaling nearly 44.81 million barrels from 26 companies. President Bush ordered 33.75 million barrels released, with 11.25 million barrels of sweet crude and 22.5 million barrels of sour crude on offer. Buyers requested 27.9 million barrels of sweet and 16.9 million sour.
Recruiters report increased phone calls and visits to armed services stations as war looms in the Persian Gulf. Yet many young people hesitate to enlist in the all volunteer force. Capt Ronald Dalton of Marine Corps recruiting in San Diego cites patriotic feeling but limited impact. Military leaders say January recruiting data pending mid February. they had set 15 000 enlistments for January and acknowledge Desert Shield may have adverse effects.
Accu Weather Inc predicts cloudy skies across northern and western Iraq with rain tonight and Wednesday. Showers expected from Israel through northern Iraq, based on satellite data, as regional governments halt official weather releases.
Global teams rush to defend critical desalination facilities as a massive oil slick threatens the Persian Gulf. Norway’s Marine Service sends the Al Waasit with 3.2 miles of booms and 1400 tons per hour skimming capability, joined by the Al Alya and a chartered ship. BP provides tens of tons of booms and skimmers.
Washington AP reports that M 1 Abrams tanks will face Iraq's 4000-tank corps led by T 72 units in a land offensive to drive Iraq from Kuwait. Air superiority, advanced armor, and advanced night vision will anchor U S and allied operations as analysts weigh the formidable Iraqi force and the Abrams strengths amid the potential for the largest tank battle since World War II.
Thousands of refugees crossed into Jordan from Iraq amid reports of an allied air raid on a civilian convoy along the desert highway. Baghdad residents described dire shortages and bombardment as Red Cross officials estimated up to ten thousand gathered at Trebil. Jordanian witnesses spoke of rescuing victims and confirmed civilian casualties while U S military officials said they target main supply routes and seek to avoid civilians. ದ
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