The Press: Royal Welcome

Among Dictator Francisco Franco's journalistic admirers, few have been more dedicated than Fulton ("I'm for McCarthy") Lewis Jr. Radio Commentator Lewis has repeatedly charged that criticisms of Franco's dictatorship came from "left-wingers" and "pinkos." Last month, when Fulton Lewis got ready for his first visit to Spain, he looked forward to a royal welcome and an exclusive interview with Franco. He was not disappointed by the welcome. The day before his arrival last week, Madrid's daily Ya said: "Fulton Lewis, the succinct and factual American journalist, tomorrow arrives in Madrid . . . If you encounter him in your walks you...

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