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Jewish Youths in Cuba Arrested on Charges of Military Drills; Will Fact Trial

May 14, 1948
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Fifteen Jewish youths charged with membership in an organization associated with the Irgun Zvai Leumi in Palestine and with conducting solitary drills were released here today by local police authorities.They are expected to stand trial shortly.

The Jews maintained that they wore engaged in scouting drills and that they had no military intentions. Most of the youths are of Sephardic descent.

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