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Editorial
October 26, 1962
Arizona Tribune
Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona
What is this article about?
Editorial supports President Kennedy's announcement of a US naval blockade around Cuba to stop Soviet military shipments, criticizes delay in response to Castro's actions, highlights Cuba's proximity and missile threat, and hopes for compliance.
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CURE FOR CASTRO
President Kennedy announced U. S. military strength would enforce a blockade in the waters surrounding Cuba this week. He said ships carrying war materials would be halted and they would be fired upon if they refused to submit to our inspection.
The action of our president is welcomed by most of us, but it was so long in coming forth. For many months Fidel Castro has been accepting Russian military aid while we stood idly by. He has maneuvered us into a diplomatic corner through our efforts to obtain the freedom of some prisoners from him.
Unfortunately Cuba is too close to our mainland, being less than a hundred miles from Florida. This proximity presents greater and more immediate problems than Berlin or Viet Nam.
The situation is extremely grave since the Russians have been fortifying missile bases on the island. We have finally arrived at a point of action--let us hope Castro will not attempt to overlook our ultimatum.
President Kennedy announced U. S. military strength would enforce a blockade in the waters surrounding Cuba this week. He said ships carrying war materials would be halted and they would be fired upon if they refused to submit to our inspection.
The action of our president is welcomed by most of us, but it was so long in coming forth. For many months Fidel Castro has been accepting Russian military aid while we stood idly by. He has maneuvered us into a diplomatic corner through our efforts to obtain the freedom of some prisoners from him.
Unfortunately Cuba is too close to our mainland, being less than a hundred miles from Florida. This proximity presents greater and more immediate problems than Berlin or Viet Nam.
The situation is extremely grave since the Russians have been fortifying missile bases on the island. We have finally arrived at a point of action--let us hope Castro will not attempt to overlook our ultimatum.
What sub-type of article is it?
Foreign Affairs
Military Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Cuba Blockade
Castro
Kennedy
Russian Aid
Missile Bases
Cuban Missile Crisis
What entities or persons were involved?
President Kennedy
Fidel Castro
Russians
Cuba
United States
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Support For Us Blockade Of Cuba
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Presidential Action Against Castro
Key Figures
President Kennedy
Fidel Castro
Russians
Cuba
United States
Key Arguments
President Kennedy Announced Us Military Enforcement Of A Blockade Around Cuba To Halt Ships Carrying War Materials
Action Welcomed But Delayed
Castro Accepted Russian Military Aid While Us Stood By
Us Diplomatic Efforts For Prisoner Freedom Maneuvered Into A Corner
Cuba's Proximity To Florida Poses Immediate Problems
Russians Fortifying Missile Bases On Cuba Makes Situation Grave
Hope Castro Complies With Ultimatum