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- Collection: Popular Magazines 1940s-1960s
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Habla Juan Carlos Goyeneche: Nacionalismo y proteccionismo crudos para ser una gran potencia
The interview reveals how those associated with the short-lived moderate military junta under Lonardi differ sharply from the more intranigent military figures in control in 1957. Here, Goyeneche criticizes authoritarian measures by the government,…
"Quiero renunciar…pero no quiero"
Suárez offers his take on the straining relations between the government and AFA and the declining quality of fútbol.
Frondizi: el hombre y el político
Almost every popular magazine profiled Frondizi either on the eve of his election, or afterwards. Here, the magazine takes a look at personal life of the President-elect.
¿Qué has hecho tú en La Paz, Argentina?
Great article. The national team coach, Maschio, is fired under pressure from sports reporters who found themselves suddenly limited in their access to the national team (but well within the boundaries for journalists). The interventor of AFA is also…
Propiedad pública
Because clubs are civic associations, and AFA a private association of clubs, then who "owns" Argentine fútbol? Can anyone "own" fútbol?
El estado, la polla, la gente
The commentary by Llistosella chastises club officials for their financial negligence in paying back their debts, even when the state offers them money through television deals on state-run Channel 7. Previous attempts at raising revenue, like…
Estudiantes, el merecedor
The author believes that Estudiantes-known for overly physical play and whining to officials-does deserve "preferential treatment": as the exception to a sport played by teams that respect the rules. A very helpful article in listing matches and…
Buscar a Dios desde la popular
An interview with a young priest who represents the changing face of the Catholice Church. He is a big fan of Racing and this interview is helpful in seeing how religion can intermingle with sports (and politics). His comment on the new Ongania…
Ernesto Sábato: "El fin de una era"
Helpful look at how a member of the illuminati sees the fall of democracy in the wake of the 1966 coup.
A.F.A. Todos quieren la intervención
Inner politics of AFA exposed in Gente, particularly interesting because club officials seem to want intervention.
Buenos Aires 1966: ¿Qué es eso de happening?
Hippies and cultural "happenings" are taking Buenos Aires by storm.
Tres cartas que ponen sobre la mesa
Interesting to see the concerns of the exiled leader, and his literary supporter, printed in their (seeminlgy) entirety. They cite the instability of Frondizi's political position, particularly if he seems to acquiese to foreign investors and thus…
Fútbol
Juan Ramos Mejía writes to the magazine about the Carrizo-River Plate saga, noting that "professionalism" means different things to players and clubs but that organizations should not treat employees as commodities to be traded or sold at whim.
Grandes y chicos, todos somos ahora dueños del paisaje
As the title suggests, the Peronist state's efforts at promoting tourism within Argentina is couched in terms of ownership, where ordinary citizens become "dueños del paisaje" (owners of the landscape).
Fútbol espectáculo
Great cartoon for "fútbol espectáculo"
Lo que vendrá
With an uprising in Tucumán, as well as the weakness of the Illia government, the article looks at the various possible outcomes facing the country.