The attorney representing the American claimants has advised me that his client will surrender any right to sell these ships. They are going to do everything possible. however. to convince the court and the State Department that these ships should not be returned to Castro. I have just been advised that the Cuban Revolutionary Council. comprised of leaders of many of the Cuban refugee groups in this country. also are intervening in this suit. They intend to urge that these ships not be returned to Cuba and that any future vessels. planes. or other vital materials which come into the possession of the United States not be returned to that Communist government. Exiles who came over on these vessels and others have stated they were used to show visiting Soviet military officials and other Communist visitors around installations in Cuba. The exiles also point out that these ships and all others at Castros disposal are constantly being used to track down escaping refugees. The ships contain gun emplacements for .50 caliber machineguns and 20millimeter cannon. Their military capacity is undisputable.
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