MARINES KILLED.
AMBUSH IN NICARAGUA
New York, Jan. 1
A message from Managua, Nicaragua, says eight United States Marines were killed and two seriouslywounded when they were ambushed by bandits, who are said to have been operating in a new offensive under the rebel General Sandino. . The Marines have been fighting the bandits almost every week for months, but this is the first time for more than a year that they have suffered heavy losses.
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Bay of Plenty Times, Volume LIX, Issue 10570, 3 January 1931, Page 3
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75MARINES KILLED. Bay of Plenty Times, Volume LIX, Issue 10570, 3 January 1931, Page 3
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