The mlli'ary arrest of Col. Carvajal, Air Force Commander, for disciplinary reasons, has resultedirtual declaration of Independence by tho Air Force which hae refused to obey orders of the Defense Minister while Carvajal is in confinement. Tho Airs also broken relations with the Army. The Air Force incident la noterious factor within isolf although Insubordination has occurred.
The Government has comrleted its preliminary investigation of the political situation in Guayaquil and has confirmed rumors of the existence thereevolutionary movement. Accordingly, the Defense 'Sinister ordered immediate movement of tank detachment to Guayaquil from San Antonio to prevent any disorders. The detachment ia said to be composed of anti-Governaont factions unbeknownst to the Defense
Tn avont of disorders in Guayaquil, tho Communistsare planning to cut conminications with Quito.
R. H. HILLEVKOETTER BE-*OlHECTO* OF CENTItAl iCl
DATE: 6
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