July 5-6, 1952
DECEMBER BUTCHERS: (From a commentary in Kathimerini on the airmen’s case) «(…) The press can no longer affect the outcome of the investigation, since it has already been completed. The (Plastiras) government is the only thing that can be harmed, as it still insists on turning a blind eye. (…) The greatest danger lies in the government’s inaction, in its criminal myopia, its unchecked concessions to communism and its amazing belief that the December butchers could without fear become members of the national family and work ‘for the nation as a whole,’ following a statement by (Deputy Prime Minister Sophocles) Venizelos. (…)» VLACHOU ON SERVANT GIRLS: (From a commentary by Eleni Vlachou titled «Intimations») «(…) Between the satisfaction of ‘The new girl has come!’ up until the aggravation of ‘Good riddance!’ lies a long road of doubts and worry. ‘How does she seem to you?’ ‘Mm, rather inexperienced,’ ‘Well, let’s wait until she’s found her way around.’ It takes about a week before the ‘inexperienced’ girl is also backward or ‘a little outspoken’ or even ‘downright cheeky’ (…)» OUR LEADERSHIP: On the occasion of yesterday’s celebration of US Independence Day, the members of the Plastiras government, Field Marshal Papagos, the leaders of the Greek Rally party and other officials called on US Ambassador John Peurifoy to offer their best wishes.
