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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 2001

Page

3

U S and Britain Strike Afghanistan in First Wave of War

The United States and Britain deployed sea launched cruise missiles bombers and warships against Taliban and al Qaida targets in Afghanistan. Tomahawk missiles 500 pound bombs and computer guided munitions were used. Rumsfeld called the campaign to defeat those who use or support terrorism. C 17 planes began delivering food and medical aid to displaced Afghans as part of a humanitarian effort alongside combat operations.

Washington al- Qaida Afghanistan United States Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld Pentagon U.S. Air Force Bush Rumsfeld Tarian Richard Myers Joint Chiefs of Staff Whiteman Air Force Base Taliban al-Qaida U.S Myers Air Force

FBI warns U S of new attack threat and port security

The FBI urged nationwide law enforcement to heighten alert to the highest level after U S military strikes in Afghanistan. The Coast Guard expanded armed defense of major ports and set security zones around piers and waterways amid heightened vigilance nationwide. Local agencies were told to be ready to respond to any terrorism act while no specific threats were cited.

Washington FBI Afghanistan U.S Osama bin Laden John Ashcroft Coast Guard Missouri Utah Chicago Detroit Kansas City Florida

Gas prices drop but bombing sparks uncertainty

Gasoline prices fell a record 10.81 cents in two weeks to 1.43 a gallon on average, as Lundberg survey cites lower demand and high inventories. Analyst Trilby Lundberg warns prices could rise if Middle East oil supply implications follow the Sunday bombing in Afghanistan.

Camarillo Calif Afghanistan East Trilby Lundberg Lundberg New York Washington Midwest

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