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December 25, 1929

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 25, 1929 

* Fire at the White House (West Wing)
* Christmas Eve


The front page has a three-column heading: "FIRE WRECKS THE WHITE HOUSE OFFICES; HOOVER RUSHES FROM PARTY TO WATCH IT; AIDES BRAVE SMOKE TO SAVE HIS PAPERS", with many subheads. The coverage of the worst non-war related fire in the White House, which occurred on Christmas Eve, continues on an inside page and includes a photo.
Other news of the day is found throughout.

Complete in 44 pages, rag edition, in great condition.

Category: The 20th Century