The World - News from Oct. 27, 1985
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Philippine President Ferdinand E. Marcos ordered an additional $27 million released to deploy five new battalions to counter communist guerrillas. A presidential statement said Marcos also ordered an overhaul of the 70,000-member civilian militia. The moves came a week after President Reagan sent Sen. Paul Laxalt (R-Nev.) to Manila to express U.S. concern over growing rebel strength.
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