Shoppers battle Christmas sales in London stores
London housewives stampede through Debenhams and other stores on Oxford Street on the first big day of Christmas sales. Bargains include a mink coat bought for 304.20, and a sofa set purchased at deep discounts after long queues. staff describe the rush as intense as shoppers waited since Friday.
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Oxford Street
Howard Meitiner
Debenhams
Reading
Tyan Aivazian
Not Planning to Die Survives Four-Day Raft Ordeal
Walter Griffin, 21, from Hialeah Florida, survived a four day Caribbean drift after Captain Stan sank 120 miles southwest of the Dry Tortugas. Two crewmen died during the ordeal, Marvin Wall and Edward McDonald, as Griffin and Noel Kartman were later rescued by Lenora. Griffin, hospitalized in Key West, credited youth and will to live for their survival and described clinging to hope while awaiting rescue.
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Walter Griffin
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Griffin
Stan
Edward McDonald
Elizabeth City
N.C
Marvin Wall
Roanoke
Texas
Lenora
Noel Kartman
Chicago
DePos Hospital
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Quality Discount Department Store
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