Castro Deposed As Gomez Seizes Venezuela Power
General Gomez proclaims a new government after Castro’s fall. José de Jesús Paul prepares to go to Europe to settle disputes, while Aquiles Iturbe becomes Caracas governor. Proclamation vows constitutional guarantees, release of prisoners, and a war decree against the Dutch.
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How Gomez Took Command
In Caracas on December 13 the early anti Castro unrest spills into the streets as two students die and six are wounded by Mauser fire. Pro Castro opponents chant Down with Castro and Viva Gomez as war for change looms amid mass gatherings and government sanctioned rallies.
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Warships Move Toward Venezuela as U S Fleet Heads South
Special to The New York Times Washington December 22 The Venezuela situation grows more complex as a U S fleet converges on the Venezuelan coast with the Maine North Carolina Montana Des Moines and Dolphin plus the Nero and other vessels It suggests Washington hopes to reassure Venezuela and deter foreign interference while Castro’s regime falters and Caracas transition unfolds
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Battleship Movements in Northeast Storm Reported
Norfolk dispatch reports North Carolina cruising today in a northeast gale off Cape Henry with 16 mph winds. Maine and other vessels shadow the coast as Montana and North Carolina come under Admiral Arnold's direct orders. no official movements disclosed.
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Venezuelan crisis eases as Curacao revokes transshipment ban
Venezuelan revolutionists led by Gen. Gregorio Riera in Curacao are invited by Acting President Gomez to Caracas to join the new government. The Willemstad decree prohibiting transshipment to Venezuelan ports is revoked, easing Holland Venezuela tensions. German Consulate plans ship movements from Curacao to Venezuela. Reports from the Zulia steamer note Puerto Cabello prisoners freed and Castro supporters jailed amid ongoing unrest.
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Nations Support Holland in Venezuela Crisis
A newly issued Yellow Book reports all powers, led by the United States, backing the Dutch stance on Venezuela. It says the Netherlands will rely on its own force for a settlement, cautions against arbitration, and credits German envoy Baron von Seckendorff for tact in protecting Dutch interests without targeting the Venezuelan people.
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Castro's Suite Says He Is Sick and Uninformed of Venezuela Downfall
Berlin dispatch reports President Castro confined to bed with kidney issues and unaware of events in Venezuela. Attendants say no dispatches or cipher messages reach him, while Gomez is cited as de facto head after a wave of anti Castro demonstrations. Rioting left three dead as crowds attacked El Constitucional and dispersed amid police actions.
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Venezuela Revolution Seen By Adams While Castro Flees
Samuel Hopkins Adams, in Caracas, witness to Castro’s departure and a riot he calls a revolution, predicts Castro will not return, notes illness, and accuses Castro of monopolizing trades for private gain, including moving eight million dollars out of the country.
Another Carrie Nation in Echo Long Island
Ellis Davis, host of the Half Way House in Echo Long Island, reports a vandal smashed his front window and bar mirror and shattered bottles after a disturbance involving a husband and wife. Davis says he knows who did it and will press charges if evidence is found.
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