Ten thousand feet above sea level, in La Paz, "Highest Capital in the World," President Hernando Siles of Bolivia was last week insulted. . . .
Dr. Carlos Calvo, rich Bolivian lawyer, was the insulter. Dr. Calvo stood with his back turned at a private reception as the President entered.
When the general handshaking was over, President Siles spoke briefly to his brother, Genaro: "It is your duty to challenge Dr. Calvo in my name to a duel. My office prevents me from doing so, but our honor, and the honor of Bolivia must...
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