Lamb FDC sent to 52,000 APS members

Article Abstract:

A first day cover was issued to 52,000 APS members during a ceremony for the issuing of new postal items on Mar 10, 1995. The cover features a sheep and a quote praising APS members. The APS Executive Director's name is Bob Lamb. Other events at the ceremony are discussed.

Publishing industry, Conferences, meetings and seminars, Sheep, First day covers (Philately), American Philatelic Society

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Am ambiguous presidential visit

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Russian Pres Vladimir Putin's visit to the Solovetsky Islands on the 10th anniversary of the collapse of the Soviet Union has been called a 'coded message'. In the past, the archipelago has been home to a monastery but has also been the site of a Bolshevik prison camp.

Russia, Putin, Vladimir, Description and travel, Travel

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Peruvian mining incidents declining

Article Abstract:

Better government regulation and increased employer responsibility has reduced the occurrence of mining accidents in Peru by 43%, in spite of rising output. The country is still criticised for child labor in mines.

Peru, Statistics, Accidents, Child labor practices, Child labor, Mine accidents, Mine safety

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