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Cool photo. I find myself wondering about the politics of what gets into those bookstalls.
Now that’s an interesting question! Hadn’t occurred to me to ask, but I suspect they still have to be very careful what they sell.
My Uncle way back on June 18, 1951 was a Marine Corps Embassy Guard there at what was called the Old Horter Building facing Armas. His name Robert James Sheldon. He lost his life across the street along with a custodian his name was Agustin Fernandez Castro. The story surrounding both men is right out of a spy novel.
Hi Peter – what a fascinating story. Have you ever thought of researching it and writing a novel? I’d love to read it.
Hi Barbara,
Yes I have in the book “Soul to Soul” Debra Martin devotes Chapter 20 starting on Page 161. I have been thinking of a book. My email address is [email protected]. Have you been to Armas Square? The picture above by far now is the best of that old building in current times. I strongly feel that Robert lost his life just to the left of the first red umbrella along with a friend Agustin Fernandez Castro.