paryavi@harris.cis.ksu.edu (Saiid Paryavi) (06/29/90)
This is a global call for humanitarian aid for the earthquake stricken people of northern Iran. As most of you are aware, an earth quake that registered 7.7 on the Richter scale shattered northern Iran and as reports come in, thus far, 40,000 people are estimated to be dead. In addition, hundreds of thousands have been injured or left homeless. Help is pouring in from all over the world. If you would like to help, items that are desperately needed are money, medical equipment, blood, blankets, and medicine. You may send your cash contribution to: Iran-Quake Relief Assistance Account No. 5,000 Bank Meli Iran, New York Branch 628 Madison Ave. New York, N. Y. 10022 and your non-cash contributions to: Embassy of Algeria Iranian Interests Section 2209 Wisconsin Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20007 or if you prefer, contact your local Red Cross office for information as to where and how to send your contributions. -- Saiid Paryavi CIS Department Internet: paryavi@harris.cis.ksu.edu Nichols Hall, KSU UUCP: {rutgers, texbell}!ksuvax1!harry!paryavi Manhattan, KS 66506