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World Business Weekly newspaper clipping from September 14, 1981 about Laker Airways financial troubles

A newspaper article from World Business Weekly dated September 14, 1981, titled 'Laker's financial air pocket' discussing the severe financial difficulties facing Sir Freddie Laker's airline empire. The article details Laker Airways' debt restructuring attempts, currency exchange losses, and negotiations with banks including Midland Bank regarding loan repayments totaling hundreds of millions of dollars.

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