Monday, Apr. 18, 1932

Softies Ousted

Too small to take any chances, the tiny Neutral Republic of Andorra (18 mi. long, 17 mi. wide) declared martial law and mobilized its sturdiest citizens when a few "foreign workmen" (Spanish) struck last week on a small hydraulic job.

Physically potent, the Andorran Government (composed exclusively of hardy mountaineers) led young men of Andorra's best and hardiest families against the soft Spanish strikers, easily broke the strike, kicked its leaders across Andorra's frontier into Spain.

"We have been autonomous since 1278 A.D.," declared Andorra's First Syndic (Chief Executive), "and the Neutral Republic of Andorra will remain!"

This file is automatically generated by a robot program, so reader's discretion is required.