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...year-old monarch's ugly stepmother was the tradition of 36 years of jackboot authoritarianism under General Francisco Franco. Competing for the nation's attentions were two ugly stepsisters--the anachronistic force of the Right and extremists of the Left who hoped to rush the process...
Using the powers available only to El Caudillo's chosen successor, Juan Carlos moved cautiously by approaching the moderates of Spain. He slowly replaced Franco's highest appointees with what he called "the civilized right." He invited leaders of the outlawed Communist and Socialist parties to dinner. Assistant Professor of Government Terry Karl, a specialist in that process, says. "It's rare to find a figure that commands that kind of respect who will throw his weight behind the democratic transition...
...king "blew everyone away," said assistant professor of government Terry L. Karl yesterday, instituting a constitutional monarchy immediately after ascending the throne upon Generalissimo Francisco Franco's death...
Carlos, Karl explained, had been groomed by Franco since childhood for a fascist kingship, but instead became "probably one of the single most important symbols of transition to democracy." In doing so, Karl emphasized, the new ruler aroused the enmity of "old, entrenched, right-wing, fascistic elements" in Spain. In 1981 Carlos warded off a military coup...
Rice led off the inning by reaching first on shortstop Julio Franco's fielding error. After Camacho (0-3) struck out Tony Armas, Mike Easler blooped a single to send Rice to third...