President Flees In Costa lean Revolt
SAN JOSE (Costa Rica), Mon. (IP ami.)—Revolutionary forces have practically isolated San Jose. The capital’s industi’y is at a virtual standstill as 75 per cent, of its electricity has been -cut off by destruction of power plants. The revolution began on March 1, when Congress annulled the election of Senor Otilio Ulate Blanco, opposition candidate for President. Senor Ulate and 40 followers are reported to have reached Guatemala. Senor Jose Figueres, leader of the revolutionary forces, broadcasting over an underground radio, today claimed " that his men killed 20 troops of a unit which the Government had sent by water from Punta Arenas to flank his mountain headquarters from the Pacific side.
Senor Figueres said his forces have gained control of San Isidro airport, 75 miles south of San Jose, and have three captui'ed DC-3 airliners under their control.
The Costa Rican Government placed a Chicago Tribune coi-i-espondent under “protective” house arrest for attempting to send a message to his paper on military aspects of the revolution.
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Northern Advocate, 16 March 1948, Page 3
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