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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1976
Page
3
Despite delays, the United States and other nations pledge millions in disaster aid for Guatemala. Relief agencies urge Americans not to travel to Guatemala to volunteer, fearing an overwhelming influx of well meaning helpers.
CARE appeals for funds to sustain emergency relief in Guatemala where 15,000 dead prompt swift action. Private U S agencies have pledged over 13 million dollars. the State Department notes 1 5 million in aid including hospitals helicopters and food. Relief efforts stockpile food for feeding programs while urgent needs include medicines serums and water purification supplies.
In San Martin Jilotepeque crowds protest after a 10 hour wait for meager rations. Maria Cirila Martin, injured in the quake, leaves with nothing as relief officials trade accusations with the mayor and accuse factions of corruption and abuse.
Guatemala’s official death toll from last week’s earthquake reached 17,032 with 54,825 injured and 1,034,441 homeless as relief pours in from the United States and other nations. President Laugerud discussed aid plans with diplomats while U.S. and private agencies commit tens of millions in aid.
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