Violence toll rises in El Salvador as archbishop is slain
In Aguilares El Salvador Sister Marcia reports mass killings by national guardsmen and right wing squads. She cites 100 known deaths from Jan 15 to Feb 20, with many unnamed. Romero’s assassination sparks further violence amid leftist organization and ORDEN activity.
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Aguilares
el Salvador
UPI
Marcia
Guasabo
Los Mangos
el Paisal
el Trapiche
Mirabela
Oscar Romero
San Salvador
Ciudad Barrios
ORDEN
Carlos Romero
Romero
Aguilares Church
U.S. aid offer sparks El Salvador controversy
The United States offers a $5.7 million aid package of military advisers and non-lethal gear to El Salvador’s junta. Critics say the aid will intensify repression against leftists while may provoke Sandinista support for Salvadoran guerrillas. supporters argue it will curb abuses and improve counterinsurgency. Archbishop Romero condemned the plan before his assassination, which intensified the debate.
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San Salvador
el Salvador
UPI
Washington
U.S
Nicaragua
Oscar Romero
Carter
Romero
Carlos Romero
National Guard
Lucky license digits fetch record bids in Hong Kong auction
In Hong Kong officials hold auctions for prized license numbers with rich bidders paying fortunes. CC 323 sold for 3367, CA 88 fetched 12449, CCI climbed to 32653, and a 6 digit reportedly reached 70000 paid by Sir Run Run Shaw. Proceeds go to charity, with non transferable lists preventing profiteering.
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Hong Kong
UPI
John K.C. Chan
Transport Department
CCI
Sir Run Run Shaw
Chan
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