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The Last Word on Lattes Photo 2
The questionable view that latte stones were not in use at the time of Magellan’s visit to Guam in 1521 is here perpetuated on the plaque accompanying the Agana park latte stones. (A. Ratzlaff)
The Last Word on Lattes Photo 1
These four sets of latte in the Agana park came from an inland site at Mepo and are made of hard island rock, not the usual coral. They resemble Tinian’s House of Taga except for their shorter height. All are of the same height even though this…
Editorial Comment - The Second Latte Mystery
This week’s, November 21st, 1964, Editorial Comment – The Second Latte Mystery: a single panel illustration of a local native man looking at a stone tablet; at the background are a set of erected Latte Stones
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Photograph of Agana’s Latte Stone Park was taken by Alvin Ratzlaff, who a long-time resident of Guam who retired from high school teaching last spring. Ratzlaff provided photographs to illustrate some of Author Janice Beaty’s articles about Guam when…
Alice's Creation - the Studio
Advertisement for Alice’s Creation – The Studio. Alice’s Creation – the Studio offers a wide variety of gifts for everyone. Alice’s Creations – the Studio is open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from Mondays to Thursdays and from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.…
Editorial Comment - Adios and Hafa Adai
This issue’s, November 14th, 1964, Editorial Comment – Adios and Hafa Adai. This Editorial Comment shows a satirical illustration of three people, Admiral Thomas A. Christopher, Admiral Horace V. Bird, and a local, who’s greeting the latter
Tourism - Developing Industry Photo 2
MONUMENT FROM THE PAST – A group of tourists visit one of Guam’s many latte stones sites. The great stones are thought to have been either the foundation stones for houses or monuments to the dead. Guam Tourist Commission Photo
Tourism - Developing Industry
An article that discusses the possibility of having tourism on Guam and how it could happen
Editorial Comment - Gifts from the Administration and a Cake from the People
This week’s Editorial Comment – Presumably Governor Guerrero and one member of his administration setting up a Latte Stone, while Taotao Guam is looking at a cake, which is on top of a large wrapped gift. Taotao Guam is standing underneath a coconut…
The Arts and Crafts of Guam Sketch 3
Types of Latte Stones on Guam: Uruno (coral); Talofofo River (copal); Tumon Bay (coral); Talofofo River (hard island rock)
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Gai Bisita Si Jobie
A CHamoru story about a girl named Jobie and her encounter with a family that are in need of assistance