Somoza orders mass attack to retake Masaya town
President Somoza sends hundreds of troops from Managua to retake Masaya as Sandinista guerrillas press attacks across multiple towns. A military source says air bombardment and armored cars are part of the operation. Dispatch notes clashes at Rivas with conflicting rebel and guard claims. The U.S. position on Somoza’s resignation remains unclear.
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Weather snapshot for Cedar Rapids area and river stages
The bulletin shows early morning wind 10 mph from the southeast and temperatures in the upper 60s to 70s. Sunrise 5 37 a.m. Sunset 8 45 p.m. Rain none yesterday. Extended outlook partly cloudy Saturday and Sunday with possible showers Monday highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s. River stage readings list several towns with modest changes and Cedar at C R reporting 4.80 feet.
Nixon plans new trip to visit deposed shah in Mexico
Former President Nixon said he and his wife will try again to visit the deposed shah of Iran in Mexico, after an aborted plan due to a Western Airline strike. Nixon noted the trip would be brief and soon, with a two stop flight deemed too rugged for Mrs. Nixon, broadcast on ABC's Good Morning America.
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Oil use shifts in 1979 first four months world wide
OECD reports show United States oil consumption down 0.7 percent in the first four months of 1979 compared with 1978, while five major European nations rise 3.3 percent and Japan up 2.5 percent. France West Germany Britain Italy and the Netherlands increase intake as U.S. allies dispute oil use.
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Vance urges continued pressure to solve Southeast Asia refugee crisis
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance urged ongoing international pressure on the Vietnamese government to end the Southeast Asia refugee problem. He and Australian and New Zealand foreign ministers backed efforts to stop the fighting in Cambodia and said Prince Norodom Sihanouk might play a constructive role after a two day meeting.
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Shotgun attack injuries 11 children in Grand Rapids
Police said 11 youths aged 6 to 18 were hit by shotgun fire at a Grand Rapids home. Five or six shots fired as a group gathered on a porch. Victims treated and released at St Marys Hospital. Two suspects sought. motive unclear.
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Vital Statistics and Local Notices From Cedar Rapids Gazette
Births listed for July include Mr. and Mrs. Barry Wilson Marion Hagerman Fattig and others with multiple newborns across Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. A long roster names couples from Cedar Rapids Marion and surrounding towns. Police and fire incidents follow with times and locations across Cedar Rapids and suburbs. The Cedar Rapids Gazette header notes publication details and subscription rates.
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Van Slyke Author Dies at 59 in New York
Helen Van Slyke, noted novelist known for championing middle aged women and author of The Best Place To Be and A Necessary Woman, died Tuesday in New York at age 59. Her works sold over six million copies, reflecting a wide readership for middle aged female protagonists.
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