Bush May Mobilize Reservists For War Support
Washington AP Bush weighs using weekend warriors as a reserve backstop to active forces amid Desert Shield deployments. Cheney briefed Bush at the Pentagon. no recommendation yet. President can mobilize up to 200 000 reservists for 90 days with possible extension, affecting Army Navy and Air Force reserve forces.
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President authorizes use of force to interdict Iraq shipments
Washington AP President Bush authorized naval commanders to use the minimum force necessary to interdict shipments to and from Iraq. The instruction directs first to halt and seek surrender or safe passage, with warning shots possible before any major action. The order follows Bush’s stated goal of a strong barricade against Iraqi commerce.
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Winds of war fan fuel fears in oil shortage alert
A Permian Basin analyst warned that an Iraq Kuwait oil embargo could trigger a U S crisis within weeks. In under 10 days U S crude supply fell by 11 million barrels raising fears of rationing and long gas lines unless Saudi Arabia and Venezuela boost output to meet demand amid OPEC quotas and Gulf tensions.
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Watkins proposes U S oil production and conservation measures
Energy Secretary James D. Watkins outlines Wednesday proposals to boost Alaska North Slope output by 50,000 barrels daily within 90 days, mediation on Point Arguello pipeline versus ship transport, encourage fuel switching to save 100,000 barrels daily, Elk Hills output rise by 5,000 barrels daily by October, allowables flexibility to lift 30,000 barrels daily by year end, EPA crude ethanol facilites to higher capacity, tire pressure and gas mileage campaign to save 100,000 barrels daily, drive speed limit to save 50,000 barrels daily, and promote carpooling to cut 90,000 barrels daily.
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Saddam proposes peace with Iran to gain ally and ease sanctions
Saddam Hussein offered to end hostilities and withdraw troops from seized Iranian lands, free prisoners, and relinquish control of the Shatt al Arab waterway in a letter to President Rafsanjani. Iran discussed the proposal as a potential path to a broader regional alliance, while Iran criticized Western troop presence in the Gulf.
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Democrats attack Williams in Texas home stretch
Texas Democrats broadened attacks on Clayton Williams, alleging conflict of interest if governor, as radio ads compare him to Bill Clements and question tax records and business ties. Richards campaign trucks Williams income tax returns, while Williams refuses to disclose beyond required disclosures. Democrats press for full tax returns to expose potential board-appointment conflicts amid spending-cut pledges.
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