The big monasteries of Sera and Drepung, housing 19,000 Lamas and Monks, were reported almost razed by shelling. The Communists have concealed the casualties, reporting only that the rebels numbered 20,000 and that 4,000 were captured. Recently he went so far as to say Cuba would remain neutral in the event of war between the U.S. and Russia. Castro will make an unofficial visit to the U.S. to address the American Society of Newspaper Editors April 17. It is possible that while here Castro and top Washington officials will have frank discussions.
Cuban economy is tied in closely with U.S. economy.
Cuba would face economic disaster without the U.S. as a sugar customer. Castro needs to gain more experience in the economic facts of life. If Castro leans toward Communism, as many claim, the troubles with Castro will no doubt continue. If he doesn't sympathize with Communism as he claims, then there's no reason why the difference between the two countries cannot be amicably settled. Weekly Alibi .