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MANAGUA, Nicaragua -- Rebels barricaded streets in Esteli yesterday as government troops attempted to capture what they called the last stronghold of guerillas opposed to President Anastasio Somoza...
...Somoza's 7500-man National Guard controls the Pan-American highway leading into the city. They have attacked rebel positions from the air and appear ready to send in ground forces. Troops have been airlifted to the north of Esteli in an attempt to isolate the guerillas...
Scattered fighting was reported from Chinandega, which the guard wrested from the rebels Sunday. There was some shooting overnight in Managua where businessmen vowed to continue a nationwide strike they called August 25 to pressure Somoza to resign...
...Somoza said Costa Rica gave shelter to what he called communists trying to overthrow...
...Somoza also said a Venezuelan fighter plane on temporary assignment in Costa Rica supported the rebels in their Sunday foray against Penas Blancas...