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Tourist brochures fancifully refer to it as the "eighth continent," a palm-fringed paradise of emerald bays, gleaming beaches and sybaritic hotels. Just beyond the thin strips of sand, however, lies a very different West Indian world, one of discontent and outright anger.

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Caribbean: Tourism Is Whorism | 8/3/1970 | See Source »

Died. Barry Wood, 61, radio crooner on the 1940s Hit Parade who turned to TV producing; of a heart attack; in Miami Beach. Wood's credits range from the Kate Smith Show to the Bell Telephone Hour, but he is best remembered for NBC's Wide, Wide World...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Milestones: Aug. 3, 1970 | 8/3/1970 | See Source »

Peaceful Interlude. Even though most regular air fares are higher than ever -there have been more than a dozen rate increases since 1958-foreign travel has become so routine that it has almost lost its status. According to the Census Bureau, $10,000 or less is the annual salary claimed...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: America In Search of Ease | 7/20/1970 | See Source »

"We're theater people," says Roland Petit. "So instead of hunting up an ordinary gift, I decided to offer my wife the Casino de Paris." The French choreographer made a lovely choice; since his wife is Singer-Dancer Zizi Jeanmaire, his gift is now one of the delights of...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Show Business: Old-Fashioned Insouciance | 7/13/1970 | See Source »

Part of the Juju. The latest version of the copper bracelet fad began in Britain during the early '60s and quickly spread to the Continent. In both London and Paris, the green-stained wrist has become a mark of distinction. Among the wearers are the Duke and Duchess of...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Modern Living: The Green Wrist Mania | 7/6/1970 | See Source »

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