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Death Toll Up To 65 In China Boat Disaster; Government Orders Censorship

Bill Chappell

Of the more than 450 people who were aboard the Eastern Star when it capsized in rough weather Monday, only 14 have reportedly been saved — but rescuers haven't given up hope of finding more alive.