The Atlanta Constitution from Atlanta, Georgia • 27

SUNDAY. MARCH 23. 1 980 gibe Atlanta journal and COMaTITtTlUN 3-B 1 -few. Elberton Unveils Mystery Stones mmm ft nil FROM OUR I The top slab of Georgia Guidestones is shown at left. Each of the four major stones is inscribed with 10 or quasi-religious -precepts, in eight languages representing the current major population groups English, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, Arabic, classical Hebrew, Swahili, Hindu and Spanish.

ALL V8H 6DD HIT SALIB DUB has been no public opposition despite the potential controversy of the first guide, which comes out strongly in favor of birth control. "Maintain humanity under 500,000,000 in perpetual balance with nature," the inscription reads. The others are primarily common sense suggestions. Martin said he knows the true identity of the mysterious Robert Christian, but he says he will keep it a secret. "When I die, the secret will die with me," he said.

United Preu Intemetionil ELBERTON, Ga. The northeast Georgia community of Elberton "the Granite Capital of the World" attempts to return to normal following Saturday's dedication of six massive granite monoliths constructed in the spirit of England's Stonehenge and shrouded in as much mystery. Called the Georgia Guide-stones, the monuments were conceived and paid for by an anonymous group who sent a front man using the pseudy- FREE SALAD WANY PIZZA PURCHASE AT REG. PRICE GOOD MARCH 23-25 with this coupon ouo aoum rour Lane tyzz Hwy. t5 5005 Memorial Drive I Marietta Riverdale Stone Mountain I id coupon mi Sine 1885 (HAVERIVS) There No Place Like Horn" fr arty, fafl ite my fy Hun uu wm re ii i ftm wj vi Sleek 7-pc.

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Doug Barnard pulled a sheet of black plastic from the monument. Barnard told the windswept crowd that the 10 "guides," short pieces of advice for future generations carved in various languages on the stones, warned that the United States must preserve its resources because society and government are limited. When Fendley was first told of the mysterious project, he called Wyatt Martin, president of the Granite City Bank, and asked him to meet with 'Christian. "As soon as I heard his accent, I knew he wasn't from Alma or Waycross," Martin said, but what Christian had to say was more important than the way he spoke. Christian told Fendley and Martin that he wanted to erect a monument, suitably inscribed, which would act as a guide for generations which would succeed the present one a generation he partly expects to be all but wiped out in a nuclear war.

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A sign in the center of town proclaims the city is the granite capital of the world. Christian directed the effort to build the monument, Fendley supervised the cutting of the stones, and Martin acted as a funnel for the financing from the anonymous group. The six stones weigh a total of 107 tons. Four of the slabs, each 6 feet wide and 16 feet tall are placed in a partial circle with a center stone, or gnomon, which is 3 by 16 feet, and a capstone, which is 6 by 9 feet Each of the four major stones is inscribed with 10 guides, or quasi-religious precepts, in eight languages representing the current major population groups mu- ill 1 4-pc. Master Bedroom 1 I f.J I Includes triple dresser with mirror, door chest, full-queen headboard Night Stand, $149 "TAKE FIVE" captures the look you want for the way you live and it's a look that will wear its welcome well for years to come; Crafted in solid oak and pecan veneers plus man-made materials finished in an 18-step process that includes hand sanding, rubbing and waxing.

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