The Archive · 1938

Int. Mayen Eruption Not Dangerous

Expert Says Lava Flow May Engulf Some Villages

Manila, June 6, With eruptions reported to be less in intensity the evacuation of Filipinos from: the district near the Int. Mayen volcano was slackening today although lava was half-way down the slopes.

Sr. Manuel Quezon,-President of the Philippines Commonwealth, telephoned from his yacht by ship-to-shore telephone, ordering the army to~take full precautions, He said he would arrive at Legaspi on Thursday. Legaspi is the capital of the Albay province and close to the voleano.—United Press

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