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Van Nuys Valley News newspaper clipping from July 19, 1981 featuring travel questions about Laker Airways tours

A newspaper clipping from Van Nuys Valley News dated July 19, 1981, showing a travel questions column by Stephen Birnbaum. The article discusses Laker Airways tour packages to Europe that can be booked in the United States, including pricing and destinations like Great Britain, Switzerland, Austria, and Italy. This reflects the period when Sir Freddie Laker's airline was expanding its low-cost travel offerings beyond just flights to include comprehensive tour packages.

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