Nicaragua Seeks Democracy After Sandinista Victory
In Managua the Sandinista led junta moves to reestablish civilian control and revive the war-ravaged economy after Somoza’s fall. They promise a transition to elections within three years, deny communist aims, and report restored press freedoms, roadblocks removal, expropriations, and plans for land reform amid rising U S aid and international interest. The government faces mixed leftist criticism while Western diplomats view the shift as sincere and neutral, with Managua returning to streets and markets as relief aids arrive.
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Nicaragua
Anastasio Somoza
Sandinista National Liberation Front
Somoza
Tomas Borge
Young to guide debate on Palestinian issue at UN
Ambassador Andrew Young will preside over this week's UN Security Council debate on Palestinian rights or statehood, while possibly voting against his own views. The Carter administration backs a slow search for a successor but keeps Young in place amid policy tensions, including his unauthorized talks with the PLO and questions over Resolution 242.
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Andrew Young
U.N. Security Council
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Young
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PLO
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Vance
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State Department
Terzi
United States
Richard M. Nixon
Gerald R. Ford
Cuba
Africa
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Thomas Reston
Department
Israel
Egypt
Syria
Jordan
Robert Strauss
Middle East
American Bar Association
Dallas
Strauss
Yehuda Blum
Israeli shells pound Lebanese towns and Tyre port
Israeli artillery hit southern Lebanese border villages and Tyre on Saturday amid ongoing bombardment for a fourth day. An Israeli naval patrol intercepted a Palestinian guerrilla boat off Rosh Hamara near the border and captured three fighters before they could raid Israel. The Palestine Liberation Organization reported two guerrillas breached Israeli territory in Beirut comments.
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Tyre
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Palestine Liberation Organization
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Christian Phalange Party
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Aishiyeh
Yahmar
Rashidiyeh
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Rosh Hamara
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