The Salt Lake TribuneWARONT ieee Tuesday, November27,2001 _ _AS Bin Laden MayBe in Fortress Built With U.S. Aid BY CI CHRISTTOML hiding, no one in the Bush ad- ae is Saying so pubicly. JALALABAD, Afghanistan Andin Afghanistan, rumors ;— Osama bin Laden has no // shortage of hiding places of his whereabouts abound. Local militia leaders in from the thicklyforested region eastern Afghanistan suspect bin Laden maybe holed upina west of Kandahar to an impregnable fortress built with U.S. aid during the Afghan war Hundreds of U.S. Marines mountain base called Tora Bora that veteran Afghan guerrillas describe as. an impregnable fortress. began landing Sunday in the Built with U.S. aid during Kandahar area, where Presi- the Soviet occupation, Tora Bora about35 miles south of Jalalabad, on a 13,000-foot mountain, three hours byfoot fromthe nearest road. Carved 1,150 feet’‘into the mountainarea series of rooms and tunnels that supposedly against the Soviets: dent Bush said they were chasing those responsible for the Sept. 11 terror attacks in the United States — for which bin Ladenis the primesuspect Yet if the United States knows where bin Laden is can house 1,000 people. “T am sure heis there, 70 percent sure,” Hazrat Ali, a mi- Arab fighters. “After the door, the wayis around the easterncity of Jala. labad, said Monday. Hebelieves bin Laden wants divided into branches, just like der in case he wants to leave Afghanistan. Afghan guerrillas usedU.S. funding to carve the anthill. Tora Bora complex into the side of the Ghree Khil mountains, a day’s walk from the Pzakistani border. Inside Tora Bora the name means ‘black dust’ are a series of rooms andtunnels, said an Afghan whovisited the complex six months ago with Hindle Kush Mowing iesa ett en a hotel, with doors ontheright andleft,” said the man who saw Tora Bora. Hesaid that the Pie Nagy Sie Kabul The mouth ofthe cave is hidden behind tall pine trees. litia leader in charge of security to stay near the Pakistani bor- Osamabin Laden is suspected to be hiding in a mountaintop compigk in the Ghree Khil mountains. The Tora Bora base is located about three miles from the border of Pakistan and about 35 miles from Jalalabad. Osama bin Laden “Eee rod Da Pane Sa rooms varyinsize from large to very small and include bedrooms, offices and communal Jalalabad * rooms. Only certain peopleareallowed to approach the heav: defended valley, flanked by cliffs crowned with fighting positions. “C eave,” he killed.” arnedthevillag: ey come near the Seale vanes withperspective said, “they will be The Associated Press UP TO 50% OFF ENTIRE STOCK BED & BATH UP. TO 50% OFF 30-50% OFF ~ ALL SOLID SHEETS & SHEET SETS ALL ANDEREee QUILTS Reg, Patchwork.. Embellished . Luxury 60-80 39.99 anysize. 120-160 79.99 any size 160-240 99.99 any size Over 96 colors, Royal Velvet 275-thread sheets, reg. °23-70, SALE 12.99-47,99. Martex 250-thread Embassy sheets, reg. *1255, SALE 5.99-24.99. Eb=e Quebec . . UP TO:50% OFF “—-..., ALL DESIGNER SHEETS & BEDDING 30-50% OFF ALL COMFORTER COVERS | ‘Twin,full/queen, king. Reg. 49.99 Damaskstripe/twigs..°80*100 51205160 59,99-79.99 Embroidered .£1604240 99.99-129.99 Velvet...... | | | = ~ Ralph Lauren............°15-Ma 9.soaoS £20380 8,.99-239.99 <4, TommyHilfiger . £65-*8U0 '39.99-479.99 Croscill.....:.... UP TO 50% OFF UP TO 50% OFF ALL BLANKETS AND THROWS ALL BED-IN-A-BAG Seeeee RoyalVelvet acrylic or cotton, Polo and Lauren chenille or fleece styles and more. Reg. °30-5230, SALE 19.99-159.99. Excludes Pendleton. Se las }.50% OFF | | | || aetesea8 69.99 anyraise 0-th,.........195155 99.99 any size » 220-th. cotton..°190-210 149.99 anysize gern pat Ooo © casdaa Synthetic-fill pillows ..°20-100 9.99-40.90 Natural-fll pillows......’0-'300 14.99-149,99 0-°300 19.99-149.99 Mattress pads \ Lge " Te feed ) el Y 0 eg. Solid color ae from on een Embellishe: Regal, more. Fieldcrest, 100% cotton, jcguard stuies. ap PCCP ey iya ny 4 Reg, ‘5-'175, rete *Downtown Portland, Downtown and 9 am. Regular and onginal prices are offering pnces reduced prices. ices awn esaiyFatPia Oancvetoed snes may ou vous Se ORDER ANYTIME: TOLL FREE 1-800-452-6323. UP TO. 50% OFF ENTIRE STOCK TOWELS & RUGS ali eke) 0) 6 Mes eas) aa ee Esa sags% wert. Selection varies. Sale ends December MEIER & FRANK All the right choices SALE 2,99-99,99. wed to 2 QUR COLLECTIBLE PANDA AND CUB JUST 15.99 WITH ANY *35 PURCHASE i