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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1990
Page
2
King Hussein of Jordan called the Cairo summit a last chance to avert war over the Kuwait crisis. He warned of rapid escalation and deterioration and said he would do his best to prevent a slide, answering yes when asked if the meeting was the final chance.
Israelis grow jittery over Iraq’s military expansion and possible use of chemical weapons against Israel. Even dovish lawmakers back Defense Minister Moshe Arens as Israel keeps a watchful eye on the conflict and fears Saddam Hussein may send forces into Jordan.
The White House pledged a formal notification to Congress under the War Powers Act for the deployment of U S troops to Saudi Arabia. Senate committee chair Frank Sieverts said the panel would consider the information as notification, though administrations typically avoid official acknowledgment of the act. The War Powers Act requires consultation when U S forces are introduced into hostilities or imminent hostilities.
American Airlines announced a 10 percent fare increase due to fuel cost spikes from the Persian Gulf crisis. The hike takes effect Friday for continental U S Hawaii and the Caribbean, and August 15 for international flights. Other carriers like Pan American and Northwest also indicated fare rises.
A concise briefing explains why Iraq invaded Kuwait accusing oil theft and price manipulation. It notes UN embargoes and EEC moves, asset freezes, and US actions. Arab states demand withdrawal, GCC ministers meet, and proposals for an Arab summit. Allied nations like Britain and Turkey react. U.S. gas prices and bills may rise for consumers.
An all-weather two-person aircraft is planned to achieve a range of 1100 miles as part of an accelerated research program. The project prioritizes reliability and endurance for extended missions amid varying conditions.
The piece argues air superiority is crucial to defeating Iraq, with U S forces facing risks of desert warfare and long logistics. It notes Bush's deployment of the 82d Airborne to Saudi Arabia, limited air power reach from carriers, and analysts predicting weeks to deploy ground troops if needed.
U S troops defend the vital oil lifeline amid searing heat vast desert expanses and the constant threat of poison gas attacks.
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