Letters, Jul. 18, 1977

Democracy Wins

To the Editors:

King Juan Carlos should be congratulated! He took Spain from the repressive era of Franco and placed the political future of the country in the hands of the Spanish people [June 27].

The world should take note that democracy is not dying but flourishing. With Premier Adolfo Suárez, another country has seen the way to go: that of choosing a democratic form of government in a free election.

William Chilani Woburn, Mass.

After 40 years of pollution, Spain is enjoying a revitalizing political air....

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