VOL. 101, NO. 104
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSA
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Cease-fire halts gulf war
The Associated Press
Iraq agrees to abide by all Security Council resolutions
BAGHADD — An Iraqi military official ordered Iraqi soldiers to stop all fighting in the Persian Gulf War. A spokesman for Iraq said during a Baghdad radio address
The order came hours after Iraqi diplomats said they had promised the United Nations that Iraq would honor the Council resolutions on the war ill.
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 halt of our missile strikes on Iraq and our sons and grant the safety 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 Núñez, who said Iraq's foreign Minister Minar Aziz.
Bush said last night that a permanent cease-fire would depend upon Iraq's compliance with N.U. resiliency laws and the efforts of 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 Iraq army unwilling to fight.
"Kuwait is liberated. Iraq's army is defeated." Bush said. "Our military objectives are aimed at Kuwait, and the forces of Kuwaitis, in control of their own destiny."
Bush decided to call off the fighting after determining that pursuing it further would lead to unnecessary damage and press secretary Marlin Fultz watered 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 Iraqis
2 Marines block Iraqi retreat
3 Marines seize Kuwait airport from Iraqis
5 Naval forces shell coast; air support continues for ground troops
4 Saudis outside Kuwait City
SOURCE: Compiled by LILY DOW
Knight-Ridder Tribute News/BILL BAKER and MARTY WESTMAN
Cease-fire cheers soldiers, families
Topeka soldier in gu
By Patricia Rojas Kansan staff writer
L. Col. Bill Fargo 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 hope too high.
"There's just a cease-fire," Fargi 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 i was 5 a.m. in Jiddah when CNN aired Bush's address. Many of the soldiers
Ted Frederickson holds up a c
Panel Six professors
By Benjamin W. Allen Kansan staff writer
As the announcement of a cease fire signaled the apparent end of the Persian Gulf war, a forum of six professors discussed the past, current and future policy of the United States in the region.
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 is possible with the enemy.
Members of the forum express their concern that the phrase "sui port our troops" had been misused as "support the police" for the troop would come only when the troop came home.
"We have nothing to gain by a further humiliation of the Iraqi," he said. "We need you, and we surely hope it better future is to make it better
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Terrorism threats haven't slowed air travel over break
By Scott Hanna, Liz Songer and Michelle Sumier
Belch also said that even though students have not cut down on their traveling, they are calling with concerns regarding security and safety procedures.
Although Gretchen Gwaltney, Lawrence sophomore, said she had second thoughts about traveling to New York because of rumors concerning terrorism, she said she felt the airlines have made all possible precautions to protect travelers.
Until recently, many students had considered changing their spring break plans because of the rising costs of transportations and the fear of traveling, especially with regard to airport security because of the war in the Persian Gulf. However, many airlines reacted in response to these concerns and immediately increased foreign and domestic travel security measures, as well as provided price reductions on popular flights going west.
"Students are not cutting down on travel like the business has," said Rosie Beltch of Adventure travel. "After the first of the year we are always busy with spring break trips and this year has been no different."
The concerns many students are feeling are understandable and may create indecision. However, their uncertainty is usually short-lived and their apprehension is replaced by spring break excitement.
Scott Berry, Wichita senior, who is traveling to Cancun, said he was surprised to find that all luggage may be opened and searched at check-in.
Some security measures to expect at the airport are: curbside baggage check-in is not permitted for all departures and all passengers must proceed through security check-in with their baggage. Your baggage may be opened and searched at check-in and a second search of your hand baggage may be conducted prior to boarding. If you are a transfer passenger, your baggage will be automatically x-rayed or hand-secured before it is transferred to your flight.
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"I can't believe they have the right to search my boxes," he said. "But if it's for my own safety, I guess it's all right."
On international departures, you will be asked a series of questions relating to the contents of your baggage and whether it been in your possession and control from the time it was packed. In particular, you will be asked whether your baggage contains any battery-operated devices. Also on international departures, checked baggage is matched with passengers boarding the flight. If for any reason, an originating passenger who has checked a bag does not board the flight, the bag will be identified and security screened or removed from the aircraft before departure.
There are several extra precautions that a traveler should take when preparing for a trip this year.
*Pack and lock your own bags and know the contents.
*You should make certain that you have all your travel documents on you and that you have a valid passport, visa (if required) and airline tickets.
*Do not let them out of your immediate custody until you safely check them in at the cattery*
*Make certain that no prohibited items are in your checked or carry-on baggage.
*Pack any battery-operated device in a way that makes it easily accessible for inspection.
*Leave plenty of time for travel to the airport, arriving at least an hour before you o u r domestic departure and two hours for an international flight.
*Do not take any baggage or parcels from someone else, either to be carried on the flight or to be checked in, unless you have a specific knowledge of the
Security of airline passengers is the primary concern of everyone involved with international and domestic travel. These precautionary measures have helped ease many travelers' fears. As a passenger, you must be aware of the inconveniences of baggage searching and accept the delays as a result of increased safety measures. For spring break travel, air travel is still safe, just remember to leave for the airport earlier.
*Never carry or check in baggage for someone you don't know.
Airplane Ticket Costs for spring break destinations.
Location Cost Days notice
Padre $130 21
Florida: $233 21
Dayton
Tampa
Fort Lauderdale
California: $216 21
San Diego
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Chicago $45 21
Denver $282 21
$331 7
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