
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: WEDNESDAY, April 18, 1990                   TAG: 9004180424
SECTION: NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL                    PAGE: A-4   EDITION: METRO 
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DATELINE: MANAGUA, NICARAGUA                                LENGTH: Short

SANDINISTAS THREATEN A STRIKE

The Sandinista Labor Federation on Tuesday threatened a national strike and said it would seize "strategic points" if the Contras do not disarm before a new government takes office next week.

Rebel leaders have said they will not lay down their arms until the military is dismantled and replaced by a police force.

But after meeting with President-elect Violeta Barrios de Chamorro, Contra leader Oscar Sovalbarro seemed to soften his tone.

Antonio Lacayo, Chamorro's son-in-law and a leading official in her coalition, dismissed Sandinista claims that a new round of war could break out.

- Associated Press

by CNB