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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1981

Page

5

US seeks Cuba source action to stop arms to El Salvador rebels

United Press International reports the Haig administration weighing options to halt Cuban arms shipments to Central American guerrillas. Debates span economic, diplomatic, and military steps, focusing on Cuba and Soviet leverage, with risks of escalation and questions about costing and efficacy.

United Press International Washington el Salvador Cuba State Department U.S Ment Vietnam Alexander Haig United States Robert Pranger American Enterprise Institute Pentagon Soviet Union Charles Doran Johns Hopkins School of Advanced Studies Doran Guantanamo Bay Coast Guard Pranger Latin America Leonid Brezhnev Fidel Castro

Fifteen decades of mystique linger for France's Legion

The Foreign Legion marks 150 years as a selective refuge for outcasts with fierce loyalty. Recruitment has dwindled to about 8,000 amid stricter screening, variable overseas postings, and evolving training. Despite changes, the Legion clings to its badge of anonymity, legendary campaigns, and a code that prizes discipline and sacrifice while adapting to modern warfare and citizenship options.

Robert Kaylor United Press International Aubagne France Foreign Legion Legion Kolwezi Zaire Sahara Djibouti Africa Horn French Guyana Kilroy Sgt Robin Darbyshire Britain Middle East Mediterranean Marseille The Jean Danjou Napoleon III Camerone Mexico Dien Bien Phu Vietnam Algeria Paul Lardry Indochina Chad Chez Lola UPI French Foreign Legion Corsica

Leftists launch major attack in El Salvador

Leftist guerrillas aligned with the Salvadoran junta battle for Arcatao 55 miles north of San Salvador. Army officials report over 500 attackers, five soldiers killed, backed by Huey gunships. Officials pledge to safeguard elections and deny coup support.

Gazette Wire San Salvador el Salvador Arcatao Nicaragua Dionisio Marenco Reagan State Department Marenco U.S Lawrence Pezullo Argentina United States Ronald Reagan National Guard Sergio Antonio Salinas Marroquin Panama Jose Guillermo Garcia Roberto d’Aubuisson Garcia

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