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Cuba Prepares for Rebel Action on Batista Anniversary
Havana reports contingents of 7,700 police and 22,000 armed forces placed on special alert to deter any rebel move as Fidel Castro's rebels threaten a general strike. Batista cancels celebrations except for a radio address from a military garrison with heavy troop protection. Student leaders of 60,000 high school and university pupils vow support for a walkout to oust Batista.
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Fidel Castro
Fulgencio Batista
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Gerardo Machado