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1940 Hercules Powder Co. explosion....
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1940 Hercules Powder Co. explosion....

Item # 698397 ·
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 13, 1940

* Hercules Powder Company explosion
* Kenvil NJ New Jersey (1st report)
* World War II coverage

The top of the front page has a two column headline: "27 DEAD, 25 MISSING, 200 HURT IN BLAST AT JERSEY PLANT" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage continues on page 16 with related large photo.
Complete with 46 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
Category: The 20th Century
Price
$52
100% Authentic: Original printing, never a reproduction.