By BURT HERMAN, Associated Press Writer
AMARAH, Iraq - Local leaders were adamant when the U.S. Marines came into this eastern city: They didn't want to see U.S. flags, didn't want Iraqi flags torn down and didn't want soldiers interacting with their women at checkpoints.
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