Arab League agreed to send troops for Saudi protection
In Cairo a majority of Arab League states approved dispatching Arab troops to aid Saudi Arabia against Iraqi aggression. They also backed economic sanctions on Baghdad and condemned Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait. Iraq denounced the measures and pledged support for Baghdad.
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Hussein
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Saddam
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UPS Strike Averted In Stamford After Pact Vote
The Teamsters union agreed not to strike against United Parcel Service as vote counting continued on a proposed contract. UPS spokesman Alan Caminiti said there would be no work stoppage for the foreseeable future and noted the mediation service would reconvene if the pact is rejected.
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Stamford
UPS
Teamsters
Rebels attack Monrovia as Doe clings to power
Rockets and small arms fire echoed through the Liberian capital as rebels led by Charles Taylor and rival Prince Johnson tried to overrun Monrovia before West African mediators enforce a cease-fire. Smoke rose over Tubman Boulevard as factions traded fire near the executive mansion.
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Samuel Doe
Tubman Boulevard
Prince Johnson
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The Home Front Odessans Await Word
Odessans wait for word as the home front reports no fuel shortage in Basin. airlines delay fire hike for a week, extending disruption and precautionary measures across the region.
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Airlines
Barry convicted on 1 charge in high profile trial
Washington AP reports Marion Barry was convicted on a single drug count and acquitted on another while 12 counts ended in mistrial. Jurors deadlocked on most charges. Barry celebrated outside the courthouse amid supporters. The case stemmed from an FBI sting involving crack cocaine.
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Barry
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Edward P. Eagles
Texas agriculture loses up to 2 billion in year drought floods
Texas faces as much as two billion dollars in agriculture losses since January due to droughts and floods. Experts cite 700 to 800 million in crop income damage and 20 to 30 million in property losses from flooding. Red River regions bore the brunt as Lake Texoma rose 28 feet above normal. By summer drought and heat worsened farming conditions.
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Texas
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Cavazos
Fienard
Austin American
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Texoma
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