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1984 South Wales Evening Post newspaper clipping about tourists rescue after travel company collapse

1984 South Wales Evening Post newspaper clipping about tourists rescue after travel company collapse

A newspaper clipping from the South Wales Evening Post dated October 25, 1984, with the headline 'Tourists rescue.' The article discusses the aftermath of a travel company collapse, likely related to the budget airline industry troubles of the mid-1980s that affected companies like Laker Airways. The piece details efforts to bring holidaymakers home and refund arrangements through travel agents.

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