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West Frankfort IL mine disaster...
West Frankfort IL mine disaster...
Item # 570111
July 26, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 26, 1947
* West Frankfort, Illinois
* Old Ben Mine No. 8 explosion
This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page (pg. 26): "MINE BLAST FATAL TO 27 LAID TO GAS" "Lewis at Illinois Disaster Scene Demands Speed in Compensation Payments" with related photo. (see)
Tells of the West Frankfort, Illinois mining disaster in the Old Ben Mine No. 8.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.
Category: The 20th Century
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