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Cease-fire halts gulf war
Iraq agrees to abide by all Security Council resolutions
The Associated Press
BAGHDAD — An Iraqi military official ordered Iraqi soldiers to stop all fighting in the Persian Gulf War today during a Baghdad radio address.
The order came hours after Iraqi diplomats said they had promised the United Nations that Iraq would honor Security Council resolutions on the prison.
President Bush had called last night for a temporary cease-fire that would become permanent if Saddam Hussein honored the resolutions.
The Iraqi military official told Baghdad Radio listeners that Bush's order would spare the battered country further losses.
"President Bush ordered to suspend military operations," the official said. "We are happy for the hail of our service and grant the safety of our sons andgrant the安全of our
"Therefore, orders were issued to all our men in the battlefront not to open fire."
Iraqi diplomats said the U.N. letter was addressed to the Security Council and Secretary-General Javier Alcazar, the Iraqi foreign Minister, Sir Attic Aziz.
Bush said last night that a permanent cease-fire would depend upon Iraq's compliance with U.N. resolutions and the need for more prisoners and Kuwaiti detainees.
"This suspension of offensive combat operations is contingent upon Iraq's not firing upon any coalition forces and not launching Scud missiles against any other country." Bush said. "If Iraq violates these terms, coalition forces will be free to resume military operations."
The end of the fighting, if it holds,
came exactly 100 hours after allied
forces launched their ground attack and six weeks after allies began their relentless bombardment that left the iraqi army unwilling to fight.
"Kuwait is liberated, Iraq's army is defeated," Bush said. "Our military objectives are met Kuwait is safe and it is confident, in control of their own destiny."
Bush decided to call off the fighting after determining that pursuing it further would lead to unnecessary conflict and press secretary Martin Fitzpatrick said.
The president pointed to Saddam as the source of Iraq's devastation as he included a message to the Iraqi people in his address, "You, the people of Iraq, are not our enemy. We do not seek your destruction. We have treated your prisoners of war with kindness."
► More global reaction Pages 8,9
February 27:
"Walls" of fire
1 U.S. troops direct massive fire at remaining traigs
Marines block Iraqi retreat
3 Marines seize Kuwait airport from Iraqis
4 Saudis outside Kuwait City
5 Naval forces shell coast; air support continues for ground troops
SOURCE: Compiled by LILY DOW
Cease-fire cheers soldiers, families
Knight-Ridder Tribune News/BILL BAKER and MARTY WESTMAN
Topeka soldier in gui
By Patricia Rojas Kansan staff writer
Lt. Col. Bifargo was watching CNN in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, when President Bush announced a ceasefire in the Persian Gulf War last
Fargo was surprised. But he did not allow the news to raise his hopes too high.
"There's just a cease-fire." Fargo said. "It doesn't mean that war is over. But it's nice that it's getting closer to the end."
Fargo, a Topeka resident, said it was 5 a.m. in Jiddah when CNN aired Bush's address. Many of the soldiers
Ted Frederickson holds up a co
Panel u Six professors
By Benjamin W. Allen
Kansen staff writer
Tim Miller, assistant professor of religious studies, said after the forum that the first thing to do after a war was what Lincoln did after the Civil War: Be as generous as possible with the enemy.
As the announcement of a cease fire signaled the apparent end of the Persian Gulf War, a forum of si professors discussed the past, current and future policy of the United States in the region.
Members of the forum express their concern that the phrase "support our troops" had been misco stured as "support the policy" and supported for the troop would come only when the troop came home.
"We have nothing to gain by an further humiliation of the apiece Iraq," he said. "We need it more." He then hopes a better future is to make it better
Tom Berger, assistant director
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With winter almost gone and spring about to begin, college students dream of tanning on exotic beaches in warmer climates. Regardless of how appealing these areas may be, it takes more money than many students can afford to visit such locations. Having less money, however, does not mean less enjoyment. There are other, closer alternatives which may offer a different kind of pleasure.
By Eric Smith
St. Louis is such a place. For what it lacks in beaches, it makes up for in style.
St. Louis is best know for the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, otherwise known as the Arch. For less than it costs to attend a first-run movie, a person can gain access to a spectacular view from the top of the 630-foot high arch. While up in the Arch, you probably see the new renovated Union Station, which cost more than $130 million.
St. Louis' Union Station offers a wide variety of shops, including a train store, a luxury hotel, and many food establishments. We also offer a free check-out everything the station has to offer.
However, it is not the largest shopping center in the city. St. Louis boasts the nation's largest enclosed downtown mall, St. Louis Center. The city also has many classical urban shopping centers , including Westport and the nearby St. Charles Center, which are great way to spend the day, there are more than 102 city parks offering concerts and relaxation to visitors.
Early returns pay dividends
By Eric Smith
I filled out my W-2 and my 1040EZ form and mailed them off as soon as possible. One of the benefits of filing so early is that the returns are processed more quickly. And when I returned from my trip, the check from the government had arrived and was waiting , just as I had planned.
Speaking of food, St. Louis is no stranger to fine dining. There are a wide variety of places to eat, whether a person is interested in having a simple burger and fries or dining at a restaurant with fancy dishes. Nightlife, there are many places a person can go to dance or just have a couple of drinks.
It was another spring break with no cash for travel when I needed it the most. Then a switch went on in my head telling me I could use my charge cards and then pay off the balance of my account. Fortunately, I had just enough taken out of my paychecks by Uncle Sam to take a trip.
Down on the riverfront, there are several riverboats for taking sightseers on tours of the Mississippi River. As a matter of fact, there is a Burger King on a floating platform.
When it comes to touring the city, it is probably best to discover the interesting locales.
Perhaps the best-known park in St. Louis is Forest Park. Forest Park offers the St. Louis Art Museum and the Science Center, where you can observe a dolphin, a skateboard, traveling to the stars and exploring a cave.
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