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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1980

Page

9

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.

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.

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.

Hong Kong UPI John K.C. Chan Transport Department CCI Sir Run Run Shaw Chan

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