RUMANIA: Joyful Jorga

Once tutor to Rumania's present King Carol II, foxy old Professor Nicholas Jorga could not repress last week a public crow of joy.

"When I took office as Premier exactly one year ago," cried Professor Jorga, "all the professional politicians said, 'Jorga may last a week or a month or perhaps two months, but not more!'

"That's what the politicians said, but look at me! I am still Premier!" And the rheumy-eyed Professor obligingly posed for news photographers. "The country is happy and stable!" he continued (though many Rumanians would disagree). "Looking ahead as...

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