Sandinista Guerrillas Seize 25 Towns Across Nicaragua
Guerrillas of the Sandinista National Liberation Front claim control of 25 towns and villages from Leon to Masaya Matagalpa Chichigalpa Somotillo Esteli Chinandega Ocotal amid fighting that disrupts roads and communications as the Somoza government faces a nationwide crisis. A curfew remains in effect while rebels press street battles and a national guard garrison is besieged in Matagalpa. The clash coincides with U S Senate debate over Rhodesia sanctions and Carter's stance on majority rule credits.
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Skylab reentry window narrows to early July range
U S officials plan to send lawyers to possible impact sites as Skylab debris may crash between July 4 and July 28. NORAD estimates a 95 percent chance of Earth fall in that window with a 50 50 shot by July 16. US treaty rules govern foreign claims. US claims face federal limits and possible congressional action for larger losses.
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Virginia Supreme Court Orders New Trial in Capital Murder Case
The Virginia Supreme Court overturned Major Henry Johnson Jr.’s 1978 capital murder conviction and ordered a new trial. It ruled Circuit Judge Ernest Ballou erred by instructing the jury that Johnson could be found guilty of capital murder even without pulling the trigger. Johnson, then 26, and his younger brother David Allen Johnson were involved in the Roanoke killing during a robbery of John Gardner.
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60 Minutes to feature area gas saving device
A Winchester device that mixes water with air and fuel to boost mileage will be highlighted on CBS 60 Minutes this Sunday at 7 p.m. The system, attached to a car carburetor, is being developed by Pat Goodman and Fritz Bell, with testing showing mileage gains and added horsepower under certain conditions.
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Anderson enters GOP race for 1980 nomination
Rep. John Anderson of Illinois announces his candidacy at a Capitol news conference. A dark horse with a center stance, he seeks to restore national unity and urges a middle ground approach in the Republican primaries.
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Frederick County sheriff candidates respond to comments wrapup
The Star publishes a wrapup article where several sheriff candidates reply to remarks about them. Front Royal officer Donn Hoffmann discusses department problems as part of ongoing area news coverage.
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