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Supreme Court (48 percent), and churches (62 percent). (Washington Post, January 31, p. A21.)

Alan Greenspan, chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, says the nation could face a long and deep
recession if the war with Iraq lasts past the middle of April. (New York Times, January 31, p. Al.)

January 31
-- Thursday--- Western officials say U.S. has been secretly basing B-52s in Spain, and has obtained
permission to use a British airfield as well. (New York Times, February 1, p. Al.)

Saudi and Qatari troops, backed by U.S. Marines, drive Iraqi invaders from the coastal town of
Khai~i after a 36 hour struggle. Allied troops take 161 prisoners and destroy 42 tanks and 35 other
*1 vehicles. (New York Times, February 1, p. Al.)

U.S. Central Command announces two soldiers, one a female, are missing on a transportation
mission. It is the first time in American military history that a woman serving as a soldier in the armed
forces has been officially listed in wartime as missing. (New York Times, February 1, p. Al.)

For the first time in three days, an Iraqi Scud is fired at Israel. There are no reports of casualties
or significant damage. (New York Times, February 1, p. A8.)

Arab troop strength committed to Desert Storm:
)
Saudi Arabia 45,000
Egypt 20,000
Syria 13,000
Kuwait 7,000
Qatar 5,000
U.A.E. 5,000
Oman 5,000
Bahrain 3,350
Morocco 1,500

TOTAL: 104,850

(USA Today, February 1, p. 4A.)

* --- The Bush administration is crafting a broad postwar peace plan for the Middle East that would

address the Arab-Israeli conflict, regional security, arms control and the economic disparities underlying
- - the area's turmoil, according to Administration officials. (Washington Post, February 1, p. A23.)

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