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March 26, 1947

THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 26, 1947 This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "EXPLOSION TRAPS OVER 100 MINERS" "At Least One Killed in Illinois Coal Pit".

This tells of the coal mine disaster at Centralia, Illinois.

Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with miner spine wear, otherwise in good condition.

Category: The 20th Century