Texan in stolen car escapes Kuwait during Gulf invasion
T P Bryant Jr of United Aerial Mapping said he and four other Americans plus two others escaped Kuwait after the Iraqi invasion. They crossed the desert in two four wheel drives, with help from a Saudi guide, reaching the Saudi border near the camel rider. Bryant, 40, returned to Houston. others remained overseas.
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B 52s deploy as military moves surge toward Middle East
As B 52 bombers depart California for overseas duty, a large Army convoy moves toward Saudi Arabia with hundreds of flag waving Americans cheering along Interstates 24 and 75. The Navy hospital ship Mercy leaves Oakland en route to the Persian Gulf while USS Mississippi and USS San Jacinto join other carrier group ships from Norfolk.
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Weather EXTENDED Sunday-T West Texas Forecast
Weather map shows scattered to widely scattered mainly after noon and evening thunderstorms across Permian Basin Panhandle South Plains Far West North Texas Hill Country South Central Texas and coastal Bend Isolated storms highs in 90s to near 100s lows 60s to 80s. Panhandle and Far West 80s and 90s with warm nights.
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Weather Summary From Reading Area Report
Readings show none of precipitation in last 24 hours with August total at 2.15 inches and year to date 8.37 inches. Record high reached 104 degrees in 1946 and record low 60 in 1972 noted.
Desert heat toll grows as tent hospital opens in Saudi desert
U S military treats about six to eight cases daily of minor heat stress at a 50-bed air conditioned tent hospital in Saudi Arabia. The unit includes an outpatient ward and an overnight ward with a two bed operating room expected to be ready by day’s end. Commander Maj Rich Williams says staff compare the facility to the TV series MASH. Most patients suffer heat stress. treatment centers on rehydration and IV fluids. No heat stroke cases reported. Several soldiers, including a 28 year old sergeant from Sarasota Florida, report difficulty adjusting to the desert heat despite drinking at least six gallons of water daily.
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Regional forecast updates for Midland and North Texas
The forecast notes partly cloudy skies with a 20 percent chance of afternoon thunderstorms and highs in the lower 90s to mid 90s. Tonight is partly cloudy with a low around the upper 60s and isolated storms west. Winds south at 10 to 20 mph with hot, humid conditions.
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