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World IN BRIEF : EL SALVADOR : Rebel Mortars Miss President’s House

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From Times Staff and Wire Reports

San Salvador was calm after overnight battles between leftist rebels and loyalist forces killed a civilian and injured 10 others. The government said the incursion into Escalon, a suburb of the capital, was part of an unsuccessful attack on the residence of President Alfredo Cristiani. The report said several mortars were fired at the presidential compound, but none hit the target.

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