Slow Drive to Baghdad as U S Forces Close In
Five days into Operation Iraqi Freedom U S led air and ground units pressed toward Baghdad with ground forces within 50 miles of the capital. U S warplanes and helicopters suffered returns fire from Republican Guard units as a crew was captured behind enemy lines. Saddam urged patience in a televised address as battles raged around Basra and Nasiriyah and a barracks fire broke out.
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U.S
Baghdad
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Iraq
Pentagon
War fears push crude prices higher amid Iraq conflict
Prices surged as fears of a prolonged war and Nigeria supply disruptions lifted Brent and U S light sweet crude. Iraq had pumped about 2.5 million bpd before fighting. most exports were around four fifths. Fires at Rumeila South oil field and booby trapped facilities raised concern over future production and security.
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Iraq
Nigeria
Europe
New York
Rumeila
Saddam Hussein
al- Thawrah
Campaign to Baghdad Faces Toughest Urban Battle
U S led forces near Baghdad confront Saddam Hussein’s Republican Guard in the war’s hardest phase. Air strikes target southern outskirts as 3rd Infantry Division advances north. Analysts warn of potential chemical weapons use and heavy urban combat with Iraqi defenses holding around the capital and no mass surrenders observed.
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Saddam Hussein
Saddam
Baghdad
Francois Boo
GlobalSecurity.org
Pentagon
Loren Thompson
Lexington Institute
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Thompson
Iraq
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Readers supply addresses and donations to aid delivery
How To Hep 100 addresses complete enough to ensure delivery were supplied by readers. Monetary donations are also being accepted. For information, call the Red Cross at 332-5641.
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War coverage highlights uncertain fate of captives
Inside today report notes mixed war coverage with claims of military success, reports of Iraqi operations, and families anxious about imprisoned soldiers. It mentions helicopter firefight claims, sabotage signs at an oil blaze, and fear of grenade attacks affecting Muslim communities amid ongoing conflict.
ECISD trustees set out-of-district tuition rate tonight
ECISD trustees plan to set tuition for out-of-district students and decide if the Stevensen family’s four children stay in ECISD schools. They may set a rate near 2623 dollars, tied to home value, with a range from 100 to 1031 dollars otherwise.
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Carole Stevensen
Ector County Independent School District
Stevens
Ector County
Midland Independent
Mission Dorado
Odessa
LBJ
School District Trustees Meet at 7 P.M. in Board Room
School district trustees will gather at 7 p.m. in the Board Room to discuss district affairs including policies, budget, and facility matters. The meeting invites public comments and outlines agenda items for review and decision.
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