Strikes intensify as Somoza foes call new protest in Nicaragua
In Managua and Esteli clashes erupt after the National Guard fired on student demonstrators. The anti-Somoza movement calls a 24 hour general strike. 1,200 construction workers walk out at a housing project, with 800 more staying home. Two students killed in campus violence. university closures extended 11 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Managua
Nicaragua
Anastasio Somoza
Proti
National Guard
General Confederation of Labor
anti-Somoza Pro
National University
Mariano Fiallos Oranguren
Esteli
anti-Somoza
Dollar slides under two marks in Frankfurt trading
The dollar fell below two West German marks in unsettled Frankfurt currency trading the first time, as gold hit a three year high near 184 dollars an ounce in London. The pound rose to 1.79 amid broader European jitters while Kuwait warned of an OPEC meeting if the dollar stays weak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Frankfurt Foreign Exchange
Europe
U.S
Frankfurt Exchange
Germany
Middle East
Kuwait
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
OPEC
Georgia House honors Billy Carter amid tongue in cheek resolution
The Georgia House adopted a playful resolution calling Billy Carter the most famous person in America aside from Bert Lance and Speaker Tom Murphy. Carter said his lawyer explained to him the difference between an indictment and a resolution before he received the document in the House chamber in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia House
Carter
Billy Carter
America
Bert Lance
Tomurphy
House
Public opposition grows to Panama Canal treaties
An AP NBC poll shows rising opposition to amended Panama Canal treaties as the Senate nears a decision. Despite wider opposition, a majority still backs ratification if amendments guarantee U. S. defense rights and passage. Awareness climbs to 81 percent, with 54 percent now supporting amended pacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Panama Canal
Senate
Associated Press-Nbc News
U.S
Panama
Ap-Nbc News
Omar Torrijos
Torrijos
Truth Squad presses defeat on canal treaties push
Atlanta AP report on a five city tour by congressional Truth Squad urging defeat of Panama Canal treaties. Speakers led by Rep. Larry McDonald label the treaties appeasement and target 12 senators including Herman Talmadge and Sam Nunn. Crowd of about 500, with schoolchildren and Georgia Republicans, cheered amid decisive opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Carter
Congressional
Truth Squad
U.S
Larry McDonald
D-Ga
Herman Talmadge
Sam Nunn
Georgia
Charleston
W. Va
Pittsburgh
Omaha
Neb
Also Mentioned on This Page
Somoza
Frankfurt
Billy
Canal
McDonald
Nunn
Talmadge
White House
Eee
Datsun
Toysta
Volkswagen
Frederick
Paanaels
Turtle
TA aWasent
W. Washington St
Charles Town
W.va
Peter Dawson
Scotch Schenley Reserve
Thau Sat
J.B
Mt. Airy Center
Ienor
Styliah
Ameters
Cehling
Wickes Lumber
Fradertch
Old Washington Pike
Ore
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!