Life in Guatemala through a foreign film lens
Jack Rutledge notes Guatemala’s film scene after an American retreat over a new tax. He observes reliance on Mexico Argentina Cuba and Spain for films, small Soviet inflows, and a coffee export driven economy supplying 80 percent of earnings. He highlights high coffee prices and mixed quality. Local currency use mirrors the United States with many American coins circulating.
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Jack Rutledge
Guatemala
Hollywood
Mexico
Argentina
Cuba
Spain
United States
Uncle Sam
Is Your Home Insured Call for Full Coverage Cost
John Dobrozski, Jr. Insurance Agency advertises home insurance options and offers a cost estimate for full coverage at 1743 Central.
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John Dobrozsi, JR
Insurance Agency
1743 Central
Communists Rally in Guatemala Support Arbenz Government
Guatemalan workers held four mass meetings organized by the CGTG and CNCG to form vigilante defense units in support of President Jacobo Arbenz Guzmán. Both labor groups are described as controlled by leftist Reds.
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Guatemala
Tourism Faces Setback In Guatemala As Officials Favor Communism
A Guatemalan tourism agency reports no guided tours in two weeks. Officials say the country faces a clash between tourism and communism, with current policy leaning toward communism, depressing traveler interest.
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Guatemala
Guatemala Amid Reports of Militia Ties and Arms Shuffle
The CGTG hosted a meeting at Puerto Barrios while CNCG rallies in Guatemala City El Progreso and Zacapa laid groundwork for a feared farmer militia. Army chief of staff Gen. Carlos Sari denied official ties, amid reports of arms from Stettin and a mass weapon purge. Col. Rodolfo Mendoza Azurdia fled to El Salvador claiming a test flight. newspapers note his escape.
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CGTG
Puerto Barriios
CNCG
Guatemala City
el Progresso
Zacapa
Carlos H. Sar*i
Guatemala
Stettin
Poland
Rodolfo Mendoza Azurdia
el Salvador
Col. Mendoza
Brother of ex‑Under Secretary Miguel Aims at Arbenz Opposition
The report notes Miguel and his brother, a colonel and former under secretary of defense, as leaders of the anti Arbenz movement. Miguel is described as being on the wanted list and aligned with opposition forces against the Arbenz government.
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Miguel
Defense
Arbenz
Coffee on the Chamber Card Encourages Local Dining
Cherokee Chamber of Commerce passes out red cards inviting visitors to enjoy free coffee as a token when shopping and dining. The card instructs visitors to take it to a restaurant and redeem a cup of coffee on the chamber.
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Chamber of Commerce
Candidate in NY helps Democrat in SC
In Columbia South Carolina Edmund G Grant Democratic township commissioner candidate distributes packets of matches with advertising to boost his candidacy. Kenneth A Green, a Democratic candidate for county judge in New York State, would gain South Carolina support for such actions.
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Columbia
S. C
Kenneth A. Green
New York State
South Carolina
Edmund G. Grant
Distributing items leads to discovery of Green’s match packets
The speaker notes he was distributing items until he learned the manufacturing firm had sent him Green's match packets. He comments philosophically that at least the distributor is a Democrat.
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Green
Grant
Fingernail Growth Facts Cited in Medical Note
The average fingernail grows about one eighth of an inch per month and takes roughly 160 days to form a completely new nail if no disease is present. The statement reflects typical nail growth rates used in dermatology.
Austerity On Formosa Tightens Under Nationalist Rule
Taipei Formosa measures curb cafes and bars new restrictions on Chinese nationals serving foreign wines and cigarettes unless foreign guests are present. Import controls on luxury goods grow stricter as austerity widens.
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Formosa
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