Forum: The Once and Future Spain

To the Editors:

I am a son and brother of Spaniards put to death by firing squad in 1936. I am for political change in Spain [Nov. 3], but I tremble at the thought. No government of any kind will give Spain the peace and prosperity she has had under Franco. I and many Spaniards like me love the man.

(The Rev.) Felix Alarcon Brentwood, N. Y.

The Spanish Civil War of 1936-39 was not a dress rehearsal for World War II. The war was the result of the unresolved social problems that have plagued...

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