Spanish general arrested for role in coup attempt

Gen. Alfonso Armada was placed under house arrest Thursday, 24 hours after being dismissed as deputy Army chief of staff for involvement in this week's attempted right-wing coup, military sources said. Political sources said General Armada tried unsuccessfully to enlist the support of King Juan C arlos in the thwarted military coup by Francoist generals.

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