Emirates profile and history from The World Almanac
The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven emirates formed in 1971 with Abu Dhabi as the largest. Most citizens are Arabs who speak Arabic and follow Islam, while foreigners and guest workers from Iran, the subcontinent, and other Arab nations form a significant minority. Oil dominates the economy. less than 1% of land is arable and most goods are imported. GNP was about 24 billion dollars in 1986 and per capita income around 23 thousand dollars in 1983.
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U.A.E
Gulf States
Arab Countries
Iran
Indian Subcontinent
Gulf Coast
Abu Dhabi
Dubai
Uae
Fujairah
Ajman
Ras al-Khaimah
Sharjah
Umm al-Qaiwain
Emirates
OPEC
Cheney visits UAE as Gulf states rally for security
Vice President Cheney travels through Qatar and five Gulf states, meeting UAE leader Sheikh Zayed and Saudi royals while pressing a multinational drive to bolster regional security. He notes interest in training, exercises, and possible equipment to strengthen self defense amid the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait and mounting U.S. military presence.
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Saddam
Cheney
Sheikhed al Nahyan
United Arab Emirates
U.S
Kuwait
Gulf
Jiddah
Saudi Arabia
Qatar
Persian Gulf
Oman
Doha
U.A.E
Ines
31 Tactical Airlift Wing
Little Rock
Ark
Alabama
Texas troops deploy from Fort Bliss for Desert Field
Texas forces have been stationed at Fort Bliss since 1972 and are slated for deployment as training repeats occur. At Fort Hood troops prepare to join Operation Desert Field in Saudi Arabia, with elements of the 2nd Armored Division and 1st Cavalry. Central Texas personnel study desert warfare and Arab customs while coating equipment with chemical resistant paint. Iraq is reported to hold a large chemical weapons stockpile as base spokeswoman Elouise Lundgren declines to comment on deployment timing.
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Fort Bliss
Fort Hood
Saudi Arabia
2Nd Armored Division
1St Cavalry
Texas
Iraq
Kuwait
Elouise Lundgren
Energy policy calls for tax incentives to boost domestic oil
Michael McElwrath cites Saudis could add 2 million barrels daily, easing price spikes. DOE notes reserves could be released in 16 days at market price, but prefers not to deplete them. Permian Basin largely drives Texas oil output, holding 22 percent of lower 48 reserves.
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Gramm
Michael McElwrath
Incipal
Department of Energy
McElwrath
United States
West Texas
Saudi Arabia
DOE
Bush
Congress
Thomas Hyde
UTPB
Permian
Texas
Permian Basin
Hyde
Consuls keep in touch with worried relatives
Washington AP report describes U S consular officers answering about 4000 calls daily from relatives of Americans described as hostages in Iraq and Kuwait. Judy Baroody of the State Department task force notes peak in early crisis with cycles tied to events. About 60 to 80 officers staff a 24 hour telephone bank in shifts of 15, maintaining data banks on citizens and relatives. One officer is always assigned to special cases such as medical needs or young children.
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Washington
State Department
U.S
Bush
Iraq
Kuwait
Judy Baroody
Department
Persian Gulf
Baroody
Ieee
Baroody Sa
Desert Shield mails get new APO addresses for Saudi troops
The Army on Monday opened a dedicated mail system for GIs in Saudi Arabia under Desert Shield. Letters to units including the 101st and 82nd Airborne and the 24th Mechanized Division should use specific New York APO numbers. Mail to soldiers’ home stations will be redirected to Saudi locations.
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Washington
Saudi Arabia
New York
197Th Infantry Brigade
APO
O Ith Air Defense Artillery
Peem
3Rd Armored Cavalry Regiment
Bush week across the border to freedom faces unclear fates
The report notes Kuwaitis not crossing into freedom this week while at least thirty five people from a Baghdad hotel have vanished. Dozens more were seized from three hotels in an unknown destination amid hostage concerns. The president warned against challenging U S resolve after talks with Brent Scowcroft and Lawrence Eagleburger as efforts to justify potential action raised questions of international law.
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Kuwait
Baghdad
Iraq
U.S
Brent Scowcroft
Lawrence Ith
Bush
Weather extended Texas region forecast summary
Extended outlook covers Permian Basin Concho Pecos valleys and surrounding areas with highs mid to upper 90s and lows in the upper 60s to 70s. Far west sees isolated storms Thursday and Friday afternoons, otherwise fair and dry with near seasonal temps. Big Bend reports highs from upper 80s to near 100 and lows 60s to 70s.
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Permian
Concho
Pecos
Big Bend
Panhandle
South Plains
North Texas
Hil
South Central
Texas
Coastal
Bend
Texas Rio Grande Valley
Plains
Partoo
Cay Uty
Weather figures and records for Reading area
The report notes Monday’s high around 95 with sunset at 8:27 p.m. and sunrise Wednesday at 7:18 a.m. No precipitation in the last 24 hours. August rainfall totals 2.15 inches, year to date 8.37 inches. A historical high of 168 degrees was recorded in 1006 and the low in 1947.
West Texas Forecast Sees Warm, Partly Cloudy Days
National Weather Service in Midland reports today partly cloudy conditions with a high mid 90s and southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight stays partly cloudy with a low in the upper 60s and a less than 20 percent thunderstorm chance. Wednesday remains fair and warm with highs in the mid 90s and similar storm chances. Forecasters expect isolated to widely scattered evening thunderstorms across West Texas, with 60s lows elsewhere and near 70 in the South Plains and Concho Valley.
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National Weather Service
Midland International
NWS
West Texas
South Plains
Concho Valley
Weather Summary Across Border States and Plains
Continued hot and humid conditions persist through Wednesday with highs in the 90s. Scattered thunderstorms target the northwest today and the extreme southeast and extreme north. Temperatures range from upper 60s in the northwest to lower mid 70s elsewhere.
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Sreeaeon
Odessa American Preview: Local Events Ahead in City Notes
Sparse OCR lists random local items and addresses for Odessa, Texas, with mentions of Fourth Street and upcoming community notes. The readable text hints at a weekly schedule or notices, but concrete events, dates, or names are unclear.
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New Des
Odessa
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the Odewss American
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