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...ring churchbells while they did so. Previous regulations had required official permission for each and every general bell-ringing. Reason : it is often by churchbells that popular revolts are called. Disgruntled at this relaxation in the strong-arm sway of Dictator-President General Antonio Oscar de Fragoso Carmona, the Minister of War and others protested. The difference could not be settled...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: PORTUGAL: Churchbell Cabinet | 7/15/1929 | See Source »

Such was the gist of a decree issued by Dictator President of Portugal General Antonio Oscar de Fragoso Carmona-in the name of Progress...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: PORTUGAL: Shoes by Decree | 11/19/1928 | See Source »

...weeks time, however, the bare, picturesque feet of Portugal will be shod. Naturally shoe purveying acquaintances of General Carmona will profit...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: PORTUGAL: Shoes by Decree | 11/19/1928 | See Source »

Mooted but unconfirmed is the tale that behind Dictator Carmona's sudden shoe decree looms a man named Bat'a. Famed, he, Thomas Bat'a, is the Shoe Tycoon of Czechoslovakia (TIME...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: PORTUGAL: Shoes by Decree | 11/19/1928 | See Source »

...similar "unanimous election" was recently held in Portugal, where General Antonio Oscar de Fragoso Carmona is the people's choice whether they like him or not. But millions of Mexicans do like Obregon, who will resume office...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: MEXICO: Presidential Election | 7/9/1928 | See Source »

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