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The Last Word on Lattes Photo 4
These stylized lattes were 20th century monuments built to mark the entrance to the Paseo de Susana park in Agana. Typhoon Karen demolished them in 1962
At Last - A High School!
The Officer in Charge of Construction for the Navy has issued solicitations for bids for the construction of George Washington High School along with trade and technical schools. Bids will open December 30, 1964
Picture of the Week
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Wednesday was the second anniversary of Typhoon Karen, and it found Guam still bearing some visible marks of her visit – notably these ‘temporary’ repairs made in the United States Post Office. While such federal bodies as the Navy…
Remember When?
REMEMBER ALLYN? In 1949 an extremely violent typhoon named Allyn devastated the southern end of the island, including this bridge over the Ylig River. One of the most destructive storms in recent history, Allyn’s memory was pretty much wiped out by…
In Tribute to a Friend
An article from the Guam Times Weekly staff that commemorates Admiral Thomas A. Christopher’s work here on the island of Guam
Christopher Relieved - Bird COMNAVMAR
After 23 months as the COMNAVMAR, Rear Admiral Thomas A. Christopher was relieved of his duty by Rear Admiral Horace V. Bird – Christopher’s next assignment is at Key West, Florida. Christopher took command shortly after Typhoon Karen, assisted in…
Picture of the Week
STILL THERE – Debris left from typhoon Karen destruction still graces (or disgraces) Marine Drive (and many other areas of the island). The cleanup campaign which the government sponsored, with its threat of fines for public nuisance, was very…
Disaster Deadline Extended
The deadline for the federal disaster period from damage from Typhoon Karen has been extended to June 30th 1966
Our Highway System
An article by Paul Souder. Souder writes on the importance of improving Guam’s roads as heavy traffic in the Agana area affects everyone on the island
