VOL. 101, NO. 104
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSA
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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. We'll be here today during a Baghdad radio address.
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.
The order came hours after Iraqi diplomats said they had promised the United Nations that Iraq would honor the UN's Council resolutions on the gulf war.
"President Bush ordered to suspend military operations," the official said. "We are happy that our sons, our wives, have a lot of our sons and grant the safety of our
people
people.
"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 Mariano de la Torre, secretary of Iraqian Foreign Minister Nur Aziz.
Bush said last night that a permanent cease-fire would depend upon Iraq's compliance with U.N. resolution 721, which would 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, colection forces will be free to resume military operations."
resume emergency operation.
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 Iran army unmoving to fight.
"Kuwait is liberated. Iraq's army is defeated," Bush said. "Our military objectives are met. Kuwait is in control of the war, it is in control of their own destiny."
Bush decided to call off the fighting after determining that pursuing it further would lead to unnecessary stress and 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 Iraqls
Naval forces shell coast; air support continues for ground troops
Saudis outside Kuwait Citv
SOURCE: Compiled by LILY DOW
Cease-fire cheers soldiers, families
Kansas legislators
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 CNN in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, when President Bush announced a cease and end in the Persian Gulf War last night.
Fargo was surprised. But he did not allow the news to raise his hope too high.
"There's just a cease-fire," Farge 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 c
Six professors
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 a 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.
By Benjamin W. Allen Kansan staff writer
Members of the forum express their concern that the phrase "support our troops" had been misused as "support the policy" and so supported for the troop would only when the troop came home.
"We have nothing to gain by a further humiliation of the people Iraq," he said. "We need to do better." The question about a better future is to make it better
Tom Berger, assistant director
Michelle Myers/Kansan
Sandy beaches in warm climates are the destination of many KU students during spring break. Travel agencies can be very helpful in locating the perfect trip for the right amount.
Students receive chances for volunteer time on trip
Russ Testa of the Lawrence Catholic Center is organizing trips of Chicago, Appalachia, Kansas City and Mexico City with KU and surrounding college students who volunteer to spend their vacation time helping others. The average number per group is 20 and the trips run from March 9-16.
By Blair Newsome and Jeff Spidle
for some students, spring break will not involve sunny beaches, suntan oil and large quantities of alcohol.
Each trip is relatively inexpensive and ranges from $50 for the Kansas City trip to $250 for the Mexico trip. This fee covers all meals, lodging and transportation. The excursions are not limited to people within the Catholic faith.
Instead, some KU students will be doing volunteer work in depressed parts of North America.
Merceda Ares, Russell senior, went to Appalachia last year during spring break. She
"Anyone is welcome to come." Testa said.
"But the majority of students are Catholic."
and her group worked out of the social welfare center. Her group performed various activities, including cleaning of apartments, visiting rest homes and speaking with the elderly. The group also held a rumpage sale.
Testa said that during a typical day at one of the camps, the group might go to designated areas to help tutor people in basic learning skills. In addition, they may talk with inmates, lending an understanding ear.
"People donated old clothing that we sold for 10 cents a box," Ares said.
He also said that at night, the group assembled at the main camp to discuss the day's events.
"Some of the things that the group is exposed to are pretty shocking and affect some people emotionally," he said. "We talk about any problems or disruptions that might be on hold."
For the person who is interested in not only having a great time, but also in making a difference in another person's life, these Catholic center trips are the best way to spend spring break.
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