Restoring Monarchy in Spain As Franco Nears Death
A political essay argues Franco's death will solidify Juan Carlos's path to power and restore the monarchy. It notes opposition may emerge in parliament or streets, and compares Spain's fate to European monarchies and past dictatorships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco Franco
Juan Carlos
Franco
Madrid
Europe
France
Napoleon
Spain
High Seas
Britain
Central America
United States
Mediterranean Sea
Manuel Orantes
Jimmy Conners
England
Ireland
White House
Roosevelts
Trumans
Kennedys
Johnsons
Nixons
FML
Soviet Grain Deal Signals Shift in East West Ties
Soviet and United States officials announce a five year grain pact in which Moscow will buy at least six million tons of wheat and maize annually while Washington secures an oil trade of around 10 million tons per year. The accord aims to stabilize prices and imply support for a broader economic interdependence between rival systems. The deal also signals domestic questions about Soviet farming and leadership as media remain cautious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
United States
Kremlin
West
Washington
Rome
Secord
Communist Party
Leonid Brezhnev
Soviet Union
Brezhnev
Vladimir Matskeevich
Prague
Dmitry Polyansky
Polyansky
Law Center funds near six million goal in Austin
Leon Jaworski announced at a Texas Law Center committee meeting in Austin that contributions from lawyers, foundations, and corporations total over three and a half million toward a six million goal. The six story building, within the Texas Capitol Complex, will house the State Bar of Texas staff and be topped out by December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Jaworski
Texas Law Center
State Bar
Austin
Law Center
Jaworski
Tom Sealy
Midland
Texas Capitol
State Bar of Texas
Texas
Reconstruction under way across quake zone in northeast China
Nine months after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake in Haicheng and Yingkou, a western reporter notes widespread rebuilding. Army units, rebuilt towns, new bridges, and reformed terraces dominate the landscape as officials credit rapid prediction efforts for lower casualties.
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Lata
Northeast China
China
Liaoning
People’s Liberation Army
Chaicheng
Haicheng
Chu Feng-Min
Densley
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Atexas
Milam
Mount
Haicheng - Yingkou
Chu
Shenyang
Liaoning Community Party Committee
Yingkou
Shenyang -Luta
Rockdale
Isurance Corporatiorn
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