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Word: selin (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1960-1969
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After the Olympics, Werner retired from racing, but last week he was back in the Alps-this time starring in a movie sponsored by German Clothing Manufacturer Willy Bogner. Disregarding the avalanche warnings, photographers set up their equipment on the slopes of the Selin Valley above St. Moritz. Cameras whirred; Werner and 14 other skiers started down the hill. Suddenly, there was a sharp crack, and tons of snow thundered toward the valley floor below. By scrambling and flailing, most of the 15 "swam" on top of the avalanche to safety. Not Werner. And not Barbi Henneberger, 23, a pretty...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Switzerland: The Last Race | 4/24/1964 | See Source »

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