Ethnic sightseeing by train to Mazatlan through Nogales
Travel writer recounts choosing the ethnic route to Mazatlan via train from Nogales. After deciding class of accommodations and train times, the group misspeaks schedules and endures long lines for tourist papers. They learn workmanlike tips: be organized, not late, keep laughing, while navigating visas, currency, and parking.
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Mary Bach
Mexico
Mazatlan
Pulman
Nogales
Train Trek to Hermosillo Describes Long Mexican Rail Ride
Authors recount a grueling journey by train from an unnamed station to Hermosillo facing crowded cars, uncertain first class space, and uncomfortable seating. They note greenish upholstery, constant luggage overhead, local vendors, colorful passengers, and a detachment of soldiers guarding the mail car amid heat and delays before reaching Mazatlan later that day.
Spaniards Targeted by estampita and lottery swindles
Madrid reports a surge in cons dubbed estampita or little picture, with victims usually elderly women losing savings after a street setup. The scam often features a seemingly retarded youth and a well dressed accomplice who swap a package of torn papers for money then disappear. Other schemes include fake lottery tickets and long lost relative reunions.
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Madrid
UPI
Luisa. P
Spain
Mari
Scottsdale BPW marks National Business Women’s Week
The Scottsdale Business and Professional Women’s Club celebrates National Business Women’s Week with local events. A Wednesday dinner at Villa restaurant featured Dorothy Goebel and Marilyn Brown. committee chair was Mrs. Edward J. Merritt Jr. The week ends with a membership tea hosted by Mrs. Richard Whatley from 2 to 4 p.m. at 26937 E Moreland. Mayors governors and the US president have proclaimed the week in various locales since 1928.
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Scottsdale Business’ and
National Business Women
Villa Reestaurant
Featurin
Onedia
Dorothy Goebel
Arizonian
Marilyn Brown
Kdot Radio
Edward’ J. Merritt, Jr
Phoenix
Richard Whatley
E.moreland
Richard W Gater
E. Cheery Lynn
Lix
Tims Tias
Scottsdale
United States
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