U.S.-Backed Troops Battle Leftists In El Salvador
In El Salvador, 1,300 troops backed by U.S. planes and artillery fought to retake Las Vueltas from about 700 guerrillas. The battle, described as the fiercest in months, left at least 40 dead nationwide, cut eastern telephone service, and disrupted Pan-American and Coastal highways as civilians faced mounting danger.
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