Word: brioni
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Deep Resentments. To stem the discontent, Tito began stumping the country and threatened a party purge and "administrative measures"-a Communist euphemism meaning summary police action-for enemies of the federal system. Two weeks ago, he summoned party leaders to his Brioni Island retreat in the Adriatic Sea and scheduled a special party conference to convene this summer. Last week, he stepped up his warnings against "those who cannot be convinced," including "some generals who sit around the cafés," "megalomaniacs who want to become President," and intellectuals who have opposed his recent proposals...