Jericho Leaves: War-Torn Town Struggles to Rebuild
The Jericho area lies between Israeli and Arab forces after the six day war. Refugees flooded camps around Jericho while the town’s economy and administration crumble under occupation. The Israeli military governor works to restore services, pay staff, and water groves as residents ponder return.
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Jericho
Jordan
Palestine
Dead Sea
Akbat Jabeer
Akbat Jabor
Saleh Abdo
Joshua
Amman
Christ
Jordan River
John the Baptist
Death Valley
Winter Palace
Jerusalem
Abdo
Israel
This Day In History Highlights 1521 to 1967
On August 13 historical milestones include Hernando Cortes seizing Mexico City in 1521 and the flag first raised in Los Angeles in 1848. Other entries note Manila’s surrender in 1898, Florence Nightingale’s death in 1910, a 1930 transcontinental air speed record, Nimitt’s 1944 forecast, and recent political notes.
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Hernando Cortez
Mexico City
Los Angeles
Manila
Florence Nighingale
Frank Hawks
New York
Chester W. Nimit
Pentagon
Army
Air Force
John F. Kenedy
Communist Party
Central Committee
China
Mao Tsetung
Unclear statement on Israel exports and citrus politics
Fragmentary report notes Israel exports about 75 million dollars in fruit annually. The governor says there is no political motive and a permit can be obtained quickly, while error margins are described, suggesting broad support for keeping Israel here.
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Israel
Orientalists Meet In U S First Time In Ann Arbor
Scholars from Outer Mongolia and other countries gather in Ann Arbor for the 27th Congress of Orientalists at the University of Michigan. The event, first held in the United States, opens Sunday and runs through the week with about 1,500 scholars and 500 papers on view.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Outer Mongolia
Congress of Orientalists
University of Michigan
United States
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Mark Carry
Monrcom Ery Ward
N. University Blvd
Rayon
Ors
U.S
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