CzechRepublic - Slovakia - Ukraine
Jan. 01, 1968 - Czech Communist Leader deposed: Czech Communist Leader Mr. Antonin Novotny, 63 was deposed yesterday by his own party Central Committe by an overwhelming mayority of the 160 member Committee. His successor in the all imporant of First Secretary is Mr. Alexander Dubcek, aged 45, and who is an outspoken liberal. Mr. Novotny, who is a staunsh Soviet supporter and only last month Mr. Brezhnev, the Russian Party Secretary, flew to Prague in a vain bid to save him, will remain President for the moment, but it is expected to be replaced there too. in a few months time. Photo shows Mr. Antonin Novotny, the deposed leader
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