Veterans Day Echoes In Desert Shield Support
In eastern Saudi Arabia Vietnam veterans in Operation Desert Shield recall ridicule at home but mark Veterans Day with growing domestic support for their mission. About 15 percent of local National Guardsmen are Vietnam veterans among 230,000 US troops in the region, while Sgt Jim Calvim recalls the ridicule faced returning from Vietnam in 1969.
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Four American hostages to be freed after Clark mission
Ramsey Clark said in Amman that Iraq will release four more Americans after his independent peace mission in Baghdad. He noted two were expected today but postponed, with two more to come tomorrow. Clark reported meetings with top Iraqi officials and Americans at the U.S. ambassador’s residence, and criticized U.S. approach to the Gulf crisis.
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Analysts foresee war in Iraq testing Bush re election odds
Analysts say a quick victory could boost Bush but a prolonged high casualty war might damage his 1992 bid. They urge clear reasons to justify action and warn against mixed messaging. Prominent voices include Sam Nunn, Robert Kerrey, Neil Newhouse, Peter Hart, and Mike McCurry assessing public tolerance and political fallout.
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Operation Desert News to ship magazines to troops
Publisher Timothy Karnes launched Operation Desert News to send thousands of magazines to U S forces in Saudi Arabia. with Defense Department support, publications approved include Adventure Comics Bowling Digest Baseball America Inside Sports Life The Nation Space Cadet World Monitor and Snowmobile. First shipment of about 200000 magazines planned for late month.
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