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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1970

Page

7

Rescue of Fulvia Passengers After Sea Fire Near Canary Islands

The Norwegian cruise ship Fulvia suffered an engine room fire about 100 miles north of the Canary Islands. It abandoned ship. 721 passengers and crew were rescued by the Spanish tug Tamaran and Oslofjord lifeboats reached Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The Ancerville diverted to assist. few remained aboard as flames intensified. Damage estimated at $1,100,000.

Santa Cruz DE Tene Canaries Cannes Rife Canary Islands Fulvia Riviera Fun- AU Dhal Madeir Santa Cruz Via Casablancas- Canary Islands Genoa Amsterdam Oslofjord Moder Nized Casablanca Morocco Ville Ful Itvia SOS Topeka Robert Norwegian C. Harder C.B Fasting Tamaran Ajbut Anc

Beer and whisky price rise hits Irish pubs

In Dublin Irish pubs raised minimum prices by 7.5 percent making them the priciest in the British Isles beer up to 43 cents a pint and whisky to 88 cents a gress. Higher charges in hotels and bars suggest owners will profit from the hike while wage boosts for bartenders pushed costs up. Commerce Minister Paddy Lalor ordered an inquiry and floated possible price controls.

Dublin Ireland British Isles Commerce Paddy Lalor

Dock Strike Hits Home Budgets in Britain

London AP reports a five day dock strike has pushed up costs for households as wholesalers raise prices and retailers pass increases to customers. Agriculture Minister James Prior outlined the issue for Heath’s Cabinet while debates over troop unloading and welfare payments loom. The unions demand higher pay for 47,000 longshoremen, from about $26.40 to $48 weekly, affecting overtime calculations and overall earnings locally.

London Britain James Prior Robert Carr Helbonus

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