GREECE: The Hungry Ones

"I have saved Greece," said tall, gaunt George Papandreou one day in 1944. There was pride in his voice, for his temporary Liberation government and British forces had just put down Communist rebellion in the streets of Athens.

"I haven't got time to wait," said a gaunter, older (72) George Papandreou one day last week. There was apology in his voice, for in his sweat to be Prime Minister he had just joined forces with Greek Communists.

Less than a month remains before the elections. Papandreou and partners are out to unseat Premier...

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