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May 24, 1941

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 24, 1941 This 34 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page (page 34) that include:

* 14 MINERS KILLED IN INDIANA BLAST
* Seventeen Others in Coal Shaft escape Through Debris After Violent Gas Explosion

 
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This tells of the coal mine explosion disaster at Bicknell, Indiana.

Other news of the day throughout with much on World War II. Good condition.

Category: The 20th Century