Exiles Return as Greece Welcomes Democracy’s Revival
Greece breathes freedom as crowds in Athens discuss politics after seven years of military rule. Prime Minister Constantine Karamanlis, returning from Paris exile, forms a civilian cabinet, frees political prisoners, closes Yiaros Island camp, and restores citizenship to exiles. Prominent figures like Melina Mercouri and Mikis Theodorakis return amid Cyprus tensions and Geneva talks with Turkey and Britain. Turkey halts troop movements, easing Cyprus crisis pressure.
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Athens
Greece
Panepistimiou Avenue
Constantine Caramanilis
Cyprus
Caramanlis
Paris
Turkey
Haralambos Protopappas
Yiaros Island
Melina Mercouri
France
United States
Mikis Theodorakis
Communist Front “United Democratic
Theodorakis
Geneva
Britain
U.N
Portugal Opens Freedom Door to African Territories
President Antonio de Spinola announced Portugal will begin talks toward independence for Mozambique Angola and Portuguese Guinea in a radio address. He said the three territories have the right to self determination and immediate recognition of independence, with no date set for formal proclamations. Spinola criticized past dictatorship and said the coup aimed to resolve the colonial issue.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Antonio de Spinola
Spinola
Mozambique
Angola
Portuguese Guinea
Kinshasa
Zaire
National Angolan Liberation Front
Luvo
Marcello Caetano
Argentina weighs ban on Montoneros guerrillas
In Buenos Aires the government considers outlawing the Montoneros, the guerrilla arm of the Peronist Youth, to force the group underground. President Isabel Peron may issue a decree after Interior Ministry sources say a draft exists, justifying action amid urban guerrilla tactics.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Montoneros
Telam
Isabel Peron
Interior Ministry
Peron
Peruvian Military Seizes Eight Newspapers in Expropriation
Peru's military government seized eight major independent newspapers under the claim of national interest, to be handed to labor groups. Officials will compensate owners with 10 percent cash and a 10 year, 6 percent interest plan, with state managers empowered to run all parties.
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Lima
Peru
Juan Velasco
No Chance Ambition Mistaken for Ability Cited
A reflective aphorism condemns confusing ambition with real talent, arguing that those who misjudge themselves deserve pity but less so than those who mistake ambition for ability. The line underscores the gap between aspiration and competence.
Great Smokies Hilton Opens Near Asheville
Asheville welcomes a new mountain vacation resort the Great Smokies Hilton. Located within an hour of Mount Mitchell and Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the hotel sits a mile from downtown Asheville near the Biltmore House. It offers tennis and swimming, three guest wings, over 300 rooms with fireplaces, and a par-71 golf course under construction with shuttle access to nearby courses.
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Mount Mitchell
United States
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Asheville
Biltmore House
America
Great ‘Smokies Hilton
Hilton
Aunt Minnie
Bering
Land of the Sky
Larry Zoerner
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Colonial Williamsburg
Arpelual
Peepee Pom Bessa
Cate
Boel Az le BR Iif
Jarrett’s Stationery Company
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Great Smokies Hilton
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Savings and Loan Association
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Archdale
Westchester Mall
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