VOL.101.NO.104
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSA
THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28; 1991
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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 honorarity Council resolutions on the gulf war.
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 half inhaling, we are happy with a lie our sons and grant the safety of our
"Therefore, orders were issued to all our men in the battlefront not to open fire."
Iraiqi diplomats said the U.N. letter was addressed to the Security Council and Secretary-General Javier Navas, a member of the Iraqi People's Ministry, Tariq Aziz.
Bush said last night that a permanent cease-fire would depend upon Iraq's compliance with U.N. resolution all 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 oerations."
forces launched their ground attack and six weeks after allies began their relentless bombardment that left the Iraqi army unwilling to fight.
The end of the fighting, if it holds, came exactly 100 hours after allied
"Kuwait is liberated. Iraq's army is defeated." Bush said. "Our military objectives are met in Kuwait, and the rest of Kuwaitis, in control of their own destiny."
Bush decided to call off the fightings after determining that pursuing it further would lead to unnecessary war. He sent his secretary Marlin Fitzwater 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
Marines block Iraqi retreat
Marines seize Kuwait airport from Iraqis
4 Saudis outside Kuwait City
Naval forces shell coast; air support continues for ground troops
SOURCE: Compiled by LILY DOW
Cease-fire cheers soldiers, families
Knight-Ridder Tribute News/BILL BAKER and MARTY WESTMAN
Topeka soldier in gu
By Patricia Rojas Kansan staff writer
Lt. Col. Bill Fargo was watching CLL 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
Panel Six professors
As the announcement of a cease fire signaled the apparent end of Persian Gulf War, a forum of professors discussed the past, recent and future policy of the United States in the region.
Tim Miller, assistant professor religious studies, said after forum that the first thing to do a war was what Lincoln did at the Civil War: Be as generous possible with the enemy.
By Benjamin W. Allen Kansan staff writer
"We have nothing to gain by a further humiliation of the people, Iraq," he said. "We have nothing to gain by a better future is to make it better
Tom Berger, assistant directo
Members of the forum express their concern that the phrase "port our troops" had been misstrured as "support the policy" to support for the trw would contemnon only when the trw came home.
Kansas legislators
The MGM Studios park allows the visitor to experience how movies are made. After the main tour, there are several attraction to keep the visitor entertained, such as the Great Movie Ride and the Disney Television Show. A third participant in making a television show
Florida offers more than Daytona, Ft. Lauderdale
The main attraction for the younger visitors is, of course, the Magic Kingdom. The theme park is contains many rides, most of which center on Disney cartoon characters and films. Riding around in teacups on the Mad Hatter's Tea Party ride and traveling through Space Mountain at speeds of up to 60 mph are experiences that everyone should have.
By Bronwyn Booker
The area's primary tourist attraction is Walt Disney World and many students choose to make it their main vacation spot in Orlando. Disney World has several features to choose from. Included in the park is the Magic Gate, MGM Studios theme park, River Country Typhoon Lagoon (two water theme parks) and a large hotel complex with a golf course.
Instead of Ft. Lauderdale or Daytona Beach, many students are trying alternative Florida destinations for spring break.
participate in making a television show.
However, Disney World is not the only
One of the most popular alternatives is Orlando. Though the beach is approximately 35 miles away, the Orlando area has so many that the surf and sand are rarely missed.
EPCOT Center is also the site of the World Showcase, which recreates famous landmarks of many countries and offers insight into their history. Visit EPCOT Center for a brief introduction, China, Norway, Mexico and France.
St. Petersburg is the home of the Salvador Dalí Museum, which houses the world's largest collection of his works.
Other places to visit in Florida include Sarasota, which is about an hour south of Tampa, and the Florida Keys. In addition to beaches, Sarasota is home to the Ringling Brothers Circus Museum, which exhibits memorabilia from one of the most famous circuses in the world. The John Penkamp Coral Reef State Park is located on Key Largo in the Florida Keys and is the only underwater park in the United States.
Nightlife in Orlando is just as varied as the daytime attractions. There are several bars and clubs ranging from rock and jazz to country-western music.
With so much variety, there is no wonder
Orlando is Florida's most visited city and
a portion of it has been a popular
site.
Another spring break alternative is the Tampa-St. Petersburg area on the Gulf coast. It has beautiful white sand beaches and its own theme park, Busch Gardens.
Sea World at Orlando is another main tourist attraction. Feashing Shau the killer whale, Sea World offers many exciting shows and animal displays. Located near Sea World, Cypress Gardens has one of the most fantastic waterski shows around.
Orlando has something to fit everybody's taste. There are the Elvis Presley Museums, which contain clothes, cars and many other memorabilia from the King. There is a Gatorland Zoo which has more than 5,000 alliators.
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