CUBA: Munitions by Request

The spunky young Cubans who procreate their country's best revolutions and call themselves the ABC were in virile mood last week, threatening to make things pop.

"This is most unfair. This is most unjustified," whined that old dog of Cuban politics President Carlos Mendieta as the four ABC members of his Cabinet abruptly withdrew. Their desertion left sly Dr. Mendieta, who could find his way blindfolded to the U. S. Embassy, more than ever dependent on his ''good neighbor" in the White House. Obligingly President Roosevelt decreed last week an embargo which will...

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