Cheney Warns of High Likelihood of War in Eastern Saudi Arabia
Defense secretary Cheney and Gen. Powell addressed troops in the northeast Saudi desert amid rising talk of a U.S. attack on Iraqi forces before the January 15 UN deadline. Cheney asserted force could come if Baghdad does not withdraw, while Powell pledged decisive action and promised readiness though some units were still arriving.
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Duty keeps mom from sharing baby's 1st Christmas
GALIEN Mich AP Cheyenne Vallance Kirk enjoys her first Christmas with a sparkling tree and gifts while Hollie Vallance, a medic in Saudi Arabia, serves in Operation Desert Shield. Father Anthony Kirk and extended family provide devoted care as Hollie’s absence tests holiday mood.
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Saddam predicts victory in any war
Saddam Hussein told ZDF in Baghdad that US forces could not sustain a long Iraq war and Bush would retreat after 5,000 American casualties. He refused to pull out of Kuwait by the UN deadline and said dialogue with the United States remains open, warning that war would bring great losses.
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Van Halen sues 2 Live Crew over riff copyright
Van Halen filed a federal suit in Los Angeles claiming 2 Live Crew used Eddie Van Halen’s 1978 riff from Ain’t Talkin’ Bout Love in The Funk Shop on As Nasty as They Wanna Be. The complaint seeks over 300000 dollars for copyright infringement and unfair competition. Debbie Bennett of Luke Records was unavailable for comment.
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Governor commutes or reduces sentences of battered women clemency
Ohio governor Celeste commuted or reduced sentences for 25 women convicted on battered woman syndrome claims. Most will be released with 200 hours community service and two years to serve for some cases, while a few go before the parole board. Some victims’ cases involved murder or severe harm, including abuse cited by Manning and Hawkins.
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Woman misidentification leads to fines and warrants
A woman calling herself Dolores Grandison was identified as Victoria Johnson, 28, and fined 175 after a falsification charge. Johnson's computer check showed an active Columbus warrant for parole violations on grand theft and aggravated robbery. She remains at Lorain County jail on 1300 bond. Separately, Smith, 37, was arrested for disturbing the peace and disorderly conduct after shouting from a porch. He resisted arrest by jumping on a police car and was held on an 800 bond.
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Santa helpers at post office deliver gifts to McKenna children
Morgan notes post office staff organized a Santa program sending personalized letters to six to eight children. Four employees supplied gifts and delivered them to the McKenna children, including Tony Dutton, Julie Goins, Karyn Johnson, and Sheila Patterson. The mid afternoon delivery surprised the mother as Tim received a robot and the others bears, sparking delight and gratitude.
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Resignation of school board member Long follows protests
Long, facing pressure from dozens of parents, resigned from his board post after initially refusing to step down. A Penfield resident praised the move, noting it benefits the district, while Board President Roberta Dussel and Long could not comment. Long joined the board last January after 13 years in public teaching, eight in Midview, and serves as Lorain County Cooperative Extension agricultural agent.
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Gulf alert as Israel missile test sparks precautionary moves
Washington reports U S commanders in the Persian Gulf briefly raised forces to heightened alert after an unannounced Israeli missile test. Pentagon sources say the move aimed to guard against a possible preemptive strike on Iraq, with Israel fearing Iraqi ballistic missiles and potential chemical weapon threats amid U S led forces in the gulf.
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Egyptians bolster Arab force against Iraq YANBU
Egyptian reinforcements join the multinational anti Iraqi force in eastern Saudi Arabia as Lt Gen Khalid Bin Sultan says Arab-Muslim and friendly forces are ready to act. The 4th Armored Division brings about 5,000 soldiers and 94 tanks, boosting total Egyptian troops to around 27,000, the largest Arab contingent.
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Magazine shipment to troops delayed over tobacco sponsored covers
About 101000 Desert News magazines bound for U S troops in the Persian Gulf were delayed when covers carried RJ Reynolds Camel branding without the required disclaimer. Pentagon and Defense Logistics Agency officials devised a fix to print the government disclaimer on the front and remove the Camel logo, estimating a week's hold.
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