Word: switzerland
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...Climb Up to Hell, by Jack Olsen. The north face of Switzerland's Eiger (Ogre) Mountain is perhaps the most suicidal climb in the Alps, and the author's account of four ill-equipped men who tried to climb it in 1957 is thoughtful and exciting...
Such an awful lot of celebrities live around the tony shores of Lake Geneva in Switzerland, and one young German photographer set out to snap them all. Among the least camera-shy in the chalet colony was Old Litterateur Noel Coward, 62, who obligingly posed for a seraphic portrait before a pair of huge gilt wings that perch above his fireplace. Coward was highly pleased with the result. "It is a pleasant thought," said he, "to know that I have a top-class photographer so much at hand...
...European nations rang up the biggest increases in exports of manufactured goods. Some of the heavy gainers: Italy (16%), Sweden (12%), West Germany (11%), Switzerland (10%). The U.S. gain worldwide: practically none...
...EMMI, an intimate port shop, is located only 40 steps from the Charles Street MTA stop and is well worth a browse. Emmi has assembled a unique collection of and novelty gifts from all over world, and is terrible excited above authentic Bauernkittel or peasant blouses just in from Switzerland. Emmi charges just $12.40 for this embroidered, royal blue, parka-like garment which is still worn as a native costume in Switzerland. Ideal for skiing and sailing, it also makes a fine windbreaker to wear to class over sweaters...
...Climb Up to Hell, by Jack Olsen. The north face of Switzerland's Eiger (Ogre) Mountain is perhaps the most suicidal climb in the Alps, and the author's account of four ill-equipped men who tried to climb it in 1957 is thoughtful and exciting...