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Gombey dancers from Bermuda
"This group of "Gombey" dancers from Bermuda will form part of that country's contingent to Carifesta 76, the second Caribbean Festival of Arts, which runs from July 23 to August 2. Gombey is one of the oldest forms of folk dance in the Caribbean."
Inspecting a chair designed for the disabled
"At their home in Bristol, England, Ronald Brown and his son Michael [kneeling] inspect a chair designed for the disabled."
A church in Watford, Hanover after 1957 earthquake
"A church in Watford, Hanover shortly after being hit by the 1957 earthquake."
Multi-eared corn bred in China
"A high-yielding, multi-eared hybrid corn that out-yields all local variety is being popularized in China with satisfactory results. Each stalk of the hybrid bears 2-4 productive ears, while other corn plants usually have only one or two ears each.…
Planting out tobacco in the San Luis area of Cuba
"Planting out tobacco in the San Luis area of Cuba's Pinar del Rio Province. Farmers can count on help at planting and harvest when students from secondary schools and universities work for one month on the land during their vacations."
Vigorous growth of young tobacco
"Vigourous growth of yong tobacco cultuivations of this nature can only be achieved if the correct procedure are followed in the seed bed stage."
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Port Antonio Clock-Tower
Image of the clock-tower in the main square of Port Antonio at the junction of West, Harbour and Fort George Streets.