Middle East arms race follows Persian Gulf crisis
The Persian Gulf crisis spurs a large U S arms buildup in the Middle East as Israel seeks high tech weapons to counter Iraqi threats. Officials expect Saudi Arabia and Israel to lead a broadened wave of sales with Egypt Turkey and Jordan possibly joining. Oil states reap windfall profits fueling purchases while the United States weighs loan limits and delivery methods.
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European nations widen Iraqi embargo and border exodus intensifies
European Community foreign ministers meeting in Brussels agreed to expel Iraqi military attaches and restrict diplomats as Britain France and others expand sanction measures. Bush backed extending the embargo to air traffic while U S forces reinforce in the region amid mass Kuwaiti displacement. At Khafji refugees recount harrowing captures and killings, and amman hosts hostages’ release amid calls for a peaceful Arab settlement.
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Dugan details fuel U S war plans amid Saudi deployment
Air Force General Michael J. Dugan publicly described U S contingency plans for striking Iraq, including bombing targets tied to Saddam Hussein and his inner circle. The disclosure followed massive deployments to Saudi Arabia with bombers and AWACS, underscoring the U S aim to defeat Iraq’s million-man army with air power.
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Reliever airstrips approved spur regional airfield plans
County officials say reliever airstrips approved. Hancock already operates three nearby fields Oswego County Airport Whitford Field Cayuga County Kamp Field. Michael Field owner seeks 1 million to redesign and rebuild a west of Route 11 airstrip shortening runway to 2,500 feet. Field to add improvements amid competition with Hancock.
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Small private airfields seen as vital but overlooked
In central New York, about 100 airfields including Michaels strip and Skaneateles Aerodrome dot the region. FAA funding limits left many private airports struggling, but Mark Michael and family plan a fresh start to restore their airfield, pledging safe, quiet operation and improvements.
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Puerto Rico debates Spanish as sole official language
A Puerto Rico House bill would revoke the 1902 Official Languages Act and make Spanish the only official tongue, a move tied to broader statehood debate and cultural identity. Public schools teach in Spanish. English usage remains limited among residents, with ambiguity about practical effects.
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Wise first steps for lottery windfalls and sudden wealth
Financial experts advise liquid assets for the first years after a windfall, with a balanced mix of Treasury bills, notes, and stocks. Merrill Lynch's Charles Clough suggests 45 percent bonds, 10 to 15 percent cash, and 40 to 45 percent stocks. Winners should avoid cyclical stocks and beware aggressive brokers.
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