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May 30, 1947

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 30, 1947 

* United Airlines flight 521 
* Douglas DC-4 airplane 
* LaGuardia Airport takeoff
 

The top of the front page has a five column headline: "PLANE CRASH KILLS 38, INJURES 10 IN TAKE-OFF AT LA GUARDIA FIELD; PASSENGERS TRAPPED BY FLAMES" with subheads and related photo. (see) More on page 3. First report coverage on United Airlines flight 521 airplane crash after takeoff at LaGuardia Airport in New York City.
Other news, sports and various advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 38 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

Category: The 20th Century