Harmonicas across the Great Wall story and a defection mention
Frederick Bronk used a harmonica on the Great Wall of China to symbolize American life during a 1960s tour. He played America and Oh Susanna, earning honorary membership in the International Harmonica Hall of Fame. The article notes China’s rigid life under communism, low pay, six-day weeks, and limited mobility for tourists amid strained diplomacy after a female tennis player defected.
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Great Wall
China
B.C
Charles Bronk
America
Oh Susanna
International Harmonica Hall of Fame
Bronk
James F. Prushankin
Tanbintaan da
Prushankin
Hall of Fame
Toma
Wis
Frederick Trading
Xian
Hui Na Whn Smueht
United States
Travel Tips for Easy and Affordable Trips
Practical advice from travelers on packing, money, health, and planning. Pack extra luggage tags and a personal checkbook, ensure health certificates are properly signed, and bring a tea kit for savings. Buy fruit and a roll ahead, trade books, and keep essentials at the top of your bag for long journeys.
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American Express
Health Department
Sri Lanka
India
South America
Tak
Bed and Breakfast business blossoms in Maryland region
Cecily Sharpe-Whitehill and B. J. Adams run Sharp Adams Inc in Annapolis pairing travelers with B and B hosts. They teach CE classes on both guest and host perspectives, note rising interest, and maintain a Maryland list of about 200 eligible homes. Guests pay around 45 dollars for double occupancy with personal touches like quilts and fresh‑baked muffins.
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Nancy Luse
News-Post
Cecily Sharpe-Whitehill
B. J. Adams
Sharp Adams, Inc
Annapolis
Frederick Community College
Ms. Adams
United States
Europe
Ms. Whitehill
Sharp Adams
Maryland
B&b
Sharp-Adams
Bed and Breakfast Movement Blossoms in Frederick Area
In Frederick area discussions reveal a growing bed and breakfast movement as residents plan to host guests from Annapolis to Washington. Hosts interview applicants, provide limited meals, and offer local dining tips while leveraging proximity to historic sites, antiques, and auctions to attract visitors.
Maryland Bed and Breakfast registry opens in Annapolis
Sharp-Adams, Inc. operates a Maryland travel registry matching travelers with B and Bs and moored yacht stays on the Eastern Shore. Founders Ms. Whitehill and Ms. Adams discuss motives, guest screening, and hosting ideals.
Eisenhower Site Opens Seven Days A Week Through October
Eisenhower National Historic Site now open daily through October per Superintendent John Earnst. Visitors start at the Eisenhower Tour Center in Gettysburg, riding a shuttle to the farm from early morning until 4 15 PM. For details call (717) 994 1124 extension 61. The 1983 84 Garrett County Vacation Guide is available from the Deep Creek Lake Garrett County Promotion Council, featuring accommodations, attractions and events.
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Eisenhower National Historic Site
John Earnst
Gettysburg National Military Park
Eisenhower Tour Center
Garrett County
Deep Creek Lake
Garrett County Promotion Council
Promotion Council
Quakland
San Francisco travel film to close Maryland Academy season
The Maryland Academy of Sciences wraps its Round the World travel film series with San Francisco directed by Doug Jones. Jones narrates at Lyric Opera House on May 5 at 8 p.m. and May 6 at 5 30 and 8 p.m., highlighting contrasts from Victorian cable cars to Alcatraz. Tickets may be reserved by calling 685-2370 or bought at the venue.
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Maryland Academy of Sciences
San Francisco
America
Doug Jones
Lyric Opera House
Mr. Jones
Nob Hill
Chinatown
Prison of
Alcatraz
Academy of Sciences
Competition heats up among Tokyo hotels
Tokyo’s luxury hotel boom intensifies as Akasaka Prince and Imperial open new towers. The Akasaka Prince offers 761 rooms and six restaurants while the Imperial unveils a 31-story addition with 363 rooms and 70 boutiques. Disneyland Tokyo’s opening is expected to boost visitor numbers and spur more hotel projects nearby.
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David Lammers
Associated Press
Tokyo (Ap
Tokyo
Akasaka Prince and Imperial
Japan
Kenzo Tange
Otani
Imperial
Frank Lloyd Wright
Japan Hotel Association
Richard Handl
Tokyo Hilton
Disneyland
Handl
Taiwan
South Korea
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