National Geographic – September 1969, Cape Hatteras, Transportation, Okinawa

Notes, found 3 different pages of the magazine that had either an article or photo cut out. Pages 371, 355, and 337. If there are more, I missed them.

Vintage, collectible 56+ Years Old edition
Supplements: No

Highlighted Features:
- Lonely Cape Hatteras, Besieged by the Sea – North Carolina’s Outer Banks attract vacationers and fishermen, but hurricanes and storms leave shipwrecks in their wake.
- The Coming Revolution in Transportation – Supertankers, hovercraft, supersonic jets, and high-speed rail—the future of travel is already here.
- Okinawa, the Island Without a Country – Since World War II, the U.S. has ruled Okinawa, turning it into a military base and creating political tensions with Japan.
- The Friendly Irish – After years of famine and strife, Ireland experiences new prosperity, encouraging more people to stay at home.
- Florida’s Manatees, Mermaids in Peril – Friendly sea cows along Florida’s warm shores face threats from boat propellers and poachers.