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Inside Red Cuba James Reston reports Havana’s shabby old opulence
Havana shows a mix of prerevolution grandeur and weary slums with over 200000 students. Russians and Czechs surprise Americans as schools buzz with life while the malecon and embassies reveal a city in flux under rationing and scarcity. Descriptions contrast gleaming hotels with peeling Miramar homes and the vibrant yet controlled public spaces.
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