Ancient Capital Restored in Guatemala After Historic Destruction
Antigua Guatemala, founded in 1543, once a thriving capital with 70 000 people, was devastated by the 1773 quake and lava flood from Volcan de Agua. Restoration ongoing with churches and homes rebuilding to original design amid funding limits.
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Antigua
Guatemala
Spain
Panchoy Valley
Americas
Mexico City
Lima
Peru
Don Pedro de Alvarado
Herman Cortez
Mexico
Fuego
Aca
Guatemala City
Dial‑in medical advice in West Germany grows
In Hamburg a dial a doctor service offers health guidance by phone. A recorded voice asks about symptoms and directs callers to doctors. The system, now in several cities, aims to keep healthy people healthy with accessible, anonymous information.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Hamburg
Dieter Schmiedt
Berlin
Hannover
Mannheim
Bremen
Cologne
Munich
Schmiedt
Zip Up and Away Pattern Announcement
Advertisement for Printed Pattern 4802 Misses' shirtdress pattern sizes 8 through 18. Includes yardage for size 12 and price 75 cents plus 25 cents for air mail handling. Offers sewing books and a Spring-Summer catalog with additional prices and ordering details. Local contact: Anne Adams, Winchester Evening Star pattern department.
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Anne Adams
Winchester Evening Star
Pattern Dept
West 17Th St
New York
N.Y
Snake Hides Behind Counter At Bamboo Lounge
Beaumont reporter recalls Joe Bowen owner of the Bamboo Lounge recounting finding a six foot rattlesnake behind the counter. Bowen grabbed a shotgun from the car and shot the snake after it began to emerge. His description notes the size and unusual sight at the bar.
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Kingdom of
Charles V
Pedro de Alvarado
Tenango
Volcan de Agua
Buchanan Hearing Aid Center
N. BraDdock St
Dole
Porterhouse
New York Strip
A&p
Ib. c
Jar
Sugar Ann Page
Ann Page
Jane Parker Enriched
Ted Acre
Swanson
Nyflake
Cap'n John's
Lyall
Big Savings
Cap‘n John’s
Cap
John
Laas
Betty Crocker
NEA, Inc
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