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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 2000
Page
4
World military aircraft and helicopters bomb the hills of Jolo as 19 hostages remain in rebel hands. Thousands of troops arrive to join the operation while boats are ordered to stay away from Jolo port. Abu Sayyaf factions had abducted more people from a Malaysian resort, raising pressure for action. The hostage status was not immediately clear.
Ecuador formally ends sucre and adopts the U S dollar, making it official currency. In Quito street performances staged mock funerals for the sucre while protests remain muted. The move puts Ecuador first among Latin nations to dump its currency for dollars.
Mexico City ends a 70 year ban on sale and public display of alcohol during patriotic events following the 1930 assassination attempt on President Pascual Ortiz Rubio. Authorities in Tepotzotlan also ban pistols on Independence Day and collect weapons to curb celebratory gunplay.
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