Fidel Castro hikes prices to fund Cuba flood program
In a three hour TV address Fidel Castro announced price increases on beef poultry beer and cigarettes to pay for a $200 million flood control program for Oriente Province after Hurricane Flora. He accused the United States of withholding weather data and called for lifting the blockade while noting heavy sugar losses and ongoing relief efforts.
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Still Vigilant after a Year Cuba Crisis Caused U.S. Global Buildup
A year after the Cuban missile crisis the United States has boosted military strength in Florida and the Caribbean. The Air Force increased ICBMs from about 180 to 460. Navy Polaris subs rose from 9 to 13. U2 over Cuba maintains weekly coverage. Nike Hercules and Hawk units bolster defenses around Miami, Homestead, and Key West. patrols and enhanced radar keep threat assessment high.
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