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Americans flee Managua as hunger loots erupt amid siege
In Managua, Sandinistas and government forces clash for a fifth day as refugees raid food stores and the Nabisco plant. The United States plans a second evacuation of nationals, while Spain readies a similar withdrawal for about 300 Spaniards. Somoza claims progress as rebel-held eastern districts remain under pressure.
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Managua
Nicaragua
UPI
United States
Anastasio Somoza
Sive
Somoza
Nabisco Biscuit
Chinandega
Esteli
Matagalpa
Leon
Red Cross
Montelimar