Evacuations Continue As Nicaragua Turmoil Rages
About 80 Americans evacuated from Nicaragua on a second flight to Panama City as Sandinista forces push toward Somoza's government. A first flight carried 61 evacuees to Howard AFB. Heavy fighting woes spread to Managua Matagalpa and Leon with looting reported near the Plaza Espana.
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Pan Am launches $89 stand by coast to coast fare
Pan American World Airways introduced the cheapest one way standby fare yet at 89 dollars for New York to California, with daily flights on Boeing 747s to Los Angeles and later to San Francisco starting June 30 until July 19. The move intensifies the coast to coast fare war.
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Trucker protest turns violent as wife wounded in Alabama
Across six states gunfire targets trucks amid a protest by independent drivers over fuel costs and load rules. An Alabama husband and wife were struck by a sniper bullet on U S 82 near Northport, injuring Linda Pruett, 20.
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Six times estimate Winter Olympics could top 190M
The 1980 Winter Olympics costs may exceed 190 million dollars, six times the original estimate, with funds covering new sports facilities road widening a medical testing program and lodging for thousands of volunteers. Most is from state and federal sources but 45 million may come from private contributions.
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Riots in Panama fuel 28 percent gas rise shock
In Panama, troops used tear gas and birdshot on rioters as gasoline prices climbed 28 percent. A woman was killed in Colon after clashes with the national guard as protests spread from Panama City. Police and troops halted traffic, arrested drivers, and reinforced Colon by helicopter amid street rioting and window smashings.
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Senate Defeats Rhodesia Sanctions Compromise
The Senate voted 52 to 41 to table a sanctions compromise on Zimbabwe Rhodesia, risking a veto clash with President Carter. Secretary Vance faced questions planned for a State Department briefing as debate continues on ending 13 years of sanctions and aligning with Salisbury’s new government.
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Games asked to rehire tax evader as consultant
Norman Hess, who resigned as counsel and later was disbarred after pleading guilty to tax evasion, is sought as a consultant by the Lake Placid Olympic Organizing Committee. LPOOC president Bernard Fell plans to push the appointment at tonight’s board meeting amid contract delays. Hess previously earned about 50 000 dollars a year and was involved in Lake Placid’s bid efforts in Switzerland.
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