Art: Treasures Protected

Ever since the start of Spain's Civil War the world press has been flooded with stories about the wanton destruction by both Rebels and Loyalists of Spain's important art treasures. Several U. S. correspondents in Madrid have now taken time off from reporting the siege to file the most complete reports yet made on the whereabouts of the art treasures of Madrid. Their conclusions: ΒΆ On Aug. i a committee known as the Junta of Requisition & Protection of Artistic Patrimony was organized to classify and protect Madrid's treasures. Head...

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