Mr. Speaker. the return of Cuban refugees to a land of freedomto the United States of Americafrom their own Communistcontrolled country was an act of mercy. an act of love. joined in by so many businesses and industries and individual citizens of our Nation. Among the companies which contributed its facilities. its manpower and its resources was one of Americas great companiesthe United Fruit Co. Mr. Speaker. this progressive company was founded by the late Samuel Zemurray. and in its years of development and in its work in Central America. United Fruit has contributed immeasurably to the economic growth and prosperity of those countries. and to the health and welfare of their peoples. In aiding Cuban refugees to come to the United States. the United Fruit Co. not only contributed $400.000 worth of food. but also it donated its ship. the SS Santo Cerro. to carry to Cuba approximately 1.900 tons of childrens foods and medicines. and then to bring some 750 Cuban citizens back to America and land them at Port Everglades. Fla. En route from Havana to Port Everglades. the companys stewards prepared and served two hot meals for the Cubans on board.
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