U.S. Attack Near, Fallujah Guerrillas Are Told ; Most Heavy Weapons Turned in so Far Described As 'Junk'

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FALLUJAH, Iraq - U.S. Marines warned guerrillas in this violence- racked city Thursday that they have only days to hand over their heavy weapons or face a possible American attack. So far, the insurgents have turned in mainly dud rockets, rusty mortar shells, and grenades labeled "inert."

Lt. Gen. James Conway said the battle could be "costly" if Marines launch a new assault to uproot insurgents from Fallujah, saying foreign fighters in the city have been reinforcing their positions and have no interest in surrendering.

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U.S. Attack Near, Fallujah Guerrillas Are Told ; Most Heavy Weapons Turned in so Far Described As 'Junk'

The stark warning came two days after city leaders called on insurgents to hand over their heavy weapons in return for a U.S. pledge to hold back on plans to storm Fallujah and allow the return of families that fled the city.

Now Marines have halted the return of families be...

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