Columbus (CG 12) - Naval Cruise Book

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i During a reception for several distinguished persons of Acapulco, Capt. Joslin ftop leftl welcomes Mr. Fulton Freeman, the American Ambassador to Mexicog General Saldena, Commanding General of the Mexican Army Base at Acapulco, fbelow leftl and Dr. Merkeley, Mayor of Acapulco, ltop rightl aboard COLUMBUS. VAdm. and Mrs. Bustamante fbelow rightl converse with the Captain later in the evening. VAdm. Bustamante is the Commander Naval Base, Acapulco.

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Acapulco, in full fAcapulco De Juarezl, city and port, Mexico, is located on the Pacific coast l80 miles south- southeast of Mexico City. Situated on a narrow strip of land lying between the shore line and the mountains which surround the almost landlocked bay, Acapulco is the best Pacific coast harbor of Mexico. With an agreeable climate averaging 78 degrees F. in winter and 82 degrees F. in summer, and with abundant facilities for fishing, hunt- ing and swimming, the town has become a popular vaca- tion resort. ' MEXICO Sailboating, skiing, fishing, swimming and sun bathing are part of the everyday routine for vaca tioners to this resort city. t r Typical, sidewalk cafe

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Motion picture starlet Miss Tuesday Weld received indoctrination in NBC warfare during a visit to COLUMBUS. a Tourists from countries throughout the world come annually to the fabulous city of Acapulco for relax- ation and to bask in the sun- shine. The famous Acapulco Hilton Hotel towers over one of the many beaches of the 'Winter Wonderland.' Main' Street, with its numerous hotels and res- taurants. t