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Item # 570941
August 28, 1926
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, August 28, 1926 

* John Rodgers death 
* United States Navy 
* Delaware River airplane crash
 

This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Comdr. Rodgers Killed When Airplane Crashes; Late Brother Lived Here" with photo. (see)

Tells of the death of John Rodgers, Commander of the United States Navy.

Other news of the day throughout. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.