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       vehicles and trucks. (New York Times, January 30, p. A8.)


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       Times, January 30, p. All.)

       -- In a CBS news poll, 70% of adults interviewed agreed "the U.S. did the right thing in starting
       military action against Iraq", down from 76% the previous week. President Bush's job approval rating
       stands at 79%, down from 84% a week earlier. (New York Times, January 30, p. All.)

          French Defense Minister Jean Pierre Chevenement resigns, complaining that allied objectives in the
       Persian Gulf war risk going beyond those established by the U.N. (New York Times, January 30. p.
       All.)

          The U.S. and Soviet Union, in a joint statement, say a cease-fire is possible, on the condition that
       Iraq take "concrete steps" to withdraw from Kuwait. It is the first U.S.-backed cease-fire offer since
       the war began. (USA Today, January 30, p. lA.)

}      --- The oil slick released by Iraq now measures 60 miles long and 20 miles wide, and is about seven
       miles offshore at its southernmost point. (USA Today, January 30, p. 3A.)

  )    --- Pentagon officials report the reserve call-up that began in August has topped 200,000. Fifteen
       percent of service members in operation Desert Storm are National Guard or reservists. Total reservists

       activated to date for Desert Shield is 200~948 broken down among the services,,, ;~follows:
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             (DOD News Brief, 300742Z Jan 91)

          Law enforcement and intelligence agencies report they have detected more than 700 cases in which
       firms and individuals worldwide have attempted to sell munitions and other goods to Iraq, including at
       lease 20 cases in the U.S. since August. (Los Angeles Times, January 30, p. 1.)

          Senior intelligence sources report Iraqi air force chiefs were allegedly executed last week may have
       been involved in an attempted coup against President Saddam Hussein. It is believed the coup attempt
       and the continuing flight of Iraqi aircraft to Iran may be linked. (London Times, January 30, p. 1.)

          Italy's naval chief in the Persian Gulf relinquishes his command after a magazine quotes him as
       expressing doubts about the allies' decision to go to war. (Washington Times, January 31, p. B6.)


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