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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1979
Page
3
Monrovia Liberia dispatch notes Sahara desert spanning 3 million square miles as potential 21st century energy battleground with uranium fueling bitter guerrilla wars. Regions from Atlantic to Red Sea see arms buildup as Sahara nations seek weapons and aid from East and West amid looming African summit.
The Sahara region dominates uranium prospects with Niger producing 4000 metric tons annually and projected to reach 10000 tons by the mid 1980s, potentially meeting half of France’s needs. Deposits stretch into Algeria Libya Mali and Chad, with much remaining unexplored.
Paris and towns across France hosted Bastille Day events despite cuts from the energy crisis. President Valery Giscard d Estaing reviewed a military parade of 8000 soldiers and 350 vehicles before hosting a Garden Party for 4,000 guests at the Elysee Palace. The Bastille’s name derives from bastr meaning to build, and it began as a 1300s fortress later used as a prison for critics of those in power.
Government troops retook the fortress above Masaya as Sandinista rebels mass in Managua for a final push against President Anastasio Somoza. Somoza hid in his Managua HQ after a trip to Guatemala. U.S. pressure and regional dynamics influence prospects for a broader Sandinista backed provisional government.
Local shops promote boys jackets with markdowns across several brands and sizes. Shoppers can compare prices on durable rain-resistant coats while sales run through the weekend at downtown retailers and department stores.
Dozens killed and many injured as Kurdish guerrillas clash with government guards in Marivan near Tehran. A cease fire was declared but casualties continued to flow into hospitals. government may deploy the army if fighting resumes as medics and a mediation team rush to the city.
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