Can Juan Carlos Bring Democracy to Spain
Madrid dispatch profiles Prince Juan Carlos de Borbon y Borbon poised to become King Juan Carlos I. The piece notes Francoist ties, mixed public support, and moves toward liberty such as regional language law, plus his royal marriage and Zarzuela Palace background.
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Juan Carlos
Spain
Madrid
Juan Carlos de Borbon Y Borbon
Juan Carlos I
Francisco Franco
Don Juan
Barcelona
Franco
Europe
Spanish Sahara
Morocco
Mauritania
Algeria
Sophie
Greece
Constantine
Zarzuela Palace
Portuguese government seeks army backing after cabinet halt
Portugal’s government suspends operations pending guaranteed army backing from President Costa Gomes. Premier Azevedo cites lack of armed forces control in certain zones after a 20,000-strong wage protest and a 3 hour blockade of the premier’s residence. The Lisbon commander refused to intervene. Costa Gomes had not replied.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Francisco da Costa Gomes
Jose Pinheiro de Azevedo
Constitutional Assembly
Costa Gomes
Cuban Forces Boost MPLA in Angola Civil War
About 1,000 Cuban combat troops flown into Luanda to bolster the Soviet backed MPLA army with another 1,500 infantrymen and advisers reported in recent weeks. The defense minister said a northern offensive toward Carmona is underway as FNLA forces press near Luanda.
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Luanda
Angola
Popular Movement
MPLA
Carmona
Henrique “Iko
Carreira
National Front
FNLA
Holden Roberto
Gun battles flare as Israeli jets hover over Beirut
Four more Israeli warplanes crossed Beirut skies as overnight gun battles and rocket duels raged in the city. Police reported 11 killed and 16 wounded in clashes between Christian and Moslem private armies in three districts and seven suburbs.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Scots and Welsh push for home rule threaten Wilson gov
Scottish Nationalists demand faster plans for regional self rule in Scotland and Wales. Donald Stewart, leader of 11 SNP MPs, denounces delays as a betrayal and warns they may seek to bring down the Labour government.
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London
Harold Wilson
Scotland
Wales
Donald Stewart
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