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The Chilean four day strike participated in by the Communists but not Socialists aimed at bringing in a more liberal cabinet but resulting in a middle of the road cabinet has ended. Fuertwaengler has been arrested. Tugmen have voted 2-1 to continue their strike despite gov't seizure because of an inadequate offer. Many public buildings are closing and a brown out is in effect due to lack of fuel. A GLK Smith meeting resulted in a riot with Smith and some picketers arrested. The Western Union strike has ended with the disputed clause in the NLRB contract to be arbitrated. The clause reduced payments to W.U. workers by 6 million dollars. Eugene is Mrs. Curry's right hand man. She also lets him read in school. Soviet leaders have warned of 'capitalist encirclement'.