The Archive · 1935

Cuba Raises State of War

Havana, June 11.

The "state of war,"" which has existed throughout Cuba since March 11, was raised to-day following the signing of the new constitution.

This emergency measure was imposed in an effort to break the back of the "general strike then in progress, believed to have been part of Left Wing movement to secure the downfall of the Government. The President contended that the strike, which paralyzed Havana, was "Communistic and dishonest.

During the "state of war," Havana resembled an armed camp, and several clashes "occurred between Communists and policy—Reuter.

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