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Somoza National Guard claims gains in Nicaragua battles
National Guard reported mopping up one of two rebel centers in northwest Nicaragua and making steady progress elsewhere as Sandinista guerrillas fought hard. In the south guards repelled a border outpost assault and seized free border land, while rebels retreated to Costa Rica. Managua saw scattered shooting as strikes to force resignation continued. OAS mission arrived in Costa Rica to probe a Nicaraguan air attack report. Reports from Esteli and Leon spoke of advancing troops, destruction, and alleged sniper executions.
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Managua
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Esteli
Chinadega
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