Tragic Voyage of LaKonI a Christmas Cruise Disaster
Reports conflict on the Greek liner LaKonia burning while 658 passengers and crew of varying nationalities endured a cold London departure bound for Madeira and the Canary Islands on a five week voyage. Passengers paid up to 1055 dollars for the relaxing cruise as reports contrast on heroism and scrambling during the crisis.
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London
England
Southampton
Madeira
Canary Islands
Sunshine
Mathias Zarbis
Ivor S. Buchanan
Dorothy
Alexis Kalogridis
Kalogridis
Lakonia
Buchanan
Television shopping predicted to reshape consumer habits
An industrial designer foresees a decade of home shopping via television and phone linked warehouses. Consumers would select routine goods by TV hookup, with deliveries billed through telephone companies, while high end items receive personalized dealer attention.
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York
Lakonia Disaster Rescues Highlight Salta Heroism and Losses
The Lakonia fire forced 80 passengers and 40 crew overboard as flames spread aft. The Argentine freighter Salta rescued 475 survivors, while 89 dead and 42 unaccounted for were later reported, with salvage tugs and Centaur aiding search efforts.
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Lakonia
Jose Barrero
Salta
Atlantic
Centaur
BU KETS Four Day Test Ad At Boyd Drug Co
Advertisement touts BU KETS welled formula as a four day test to lift tired kidneys. Claims help with nighttime urination scanty passage burning back pain and lack of satisfaction. Cites a price of 39 cents at Boyd Drug Co.
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Boyd Drug CO
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