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Word: vilella (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1960-1969
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...major legislative matters, started lecturing his party on the need for becoming "more democratic," and urged senators and representatives to become more independent. When Muñoz was away from his desk, the man he left in charge was Secretary of State (Vice Governor) Roberto Sánchez Vilella, 51, a U.S.-educated (Ohio State) civil engineer who has been Muñoz' able and dedicated top lieutenant for 16 years. If and when Muñoz stepped down, Sánchez Vilella was his choice for Governor...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Puerto Rico: Permit Me to Leave | 8/28/1964 | See Source »

...Awful." A few days before last week's convention, Muñoz called in Sánchez Vilella, told him that he would be nominated for the governorship. Muñoz would still keep a hand in things from his senate seat. But Sánchez Vilella would be in command. "My presence in the senate will be as unobtrusive as possible," said...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Puerto Rico: Permit Me to Leave | 8/28/1964 | See Source »

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