Word: spain
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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JOHN SIMMS Almeria, Spain...
...your fine article on Spain, I was pleased to see you point out that the members of Opus Dei are absolutely free in political matters. However, I felt you failed to convey the fact that Opus Dei is a worldwide Catholic association. Although the society began in Spain, the founder moved its headquarters to Rome, precisely to emphasize the worldwide nature of the association. Finally, although a search for a one-word capsule summary of a typical member is probably impossible, I would not choose "shock trooper." Perhaps "salt tablet" would come closer. The chief thing that members have...
...hardly share your optimism that "Spain is an awakening land." The brutal fact is that Spain still remains dormant, a tragedy to the Western world since 1939. The alliance of the Spanish church, the military leaders and the monarchists will certainly find the means to continue the vicious circle in which the country finds itself. Ideas and men make a nation, and unfortunately Spain has neither...
...forgot to mention that Spain under Franco has the lowest rate in juvenile delinquency in Europe, the lowest rate in murder, assault, suicide, divorce, and no pornographic magazines. You also forgot to mention that we are sending billions of dollars and thousands of young Americans to South Viet Nam to hold back Communism in Asia, but it was these hard-headed Spaniards under Franco who crushed Communism in Spain during 1936-39, at no cost to America. You finally forgot to mention that Spain under Franco has never given America a headache, big or small. You ask: After Franco, what...
...chop suey; in Italy, you have to hunt to find a pizza with mushrooms; in Wales, a Welsh rabbit is only a rabbit; in Turkey, there are no turkeys; in Daiquiri (Cuba), it is almost impossible to find a daiquiri; India ink is made in China or Japan; in Spain, there is no Spanish rice...