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October 27, 1941

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 27, 1941

* Clanton AL Alabama bus disaster

This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page (page 36) that include: "14 IN BLAZE BUS PERISH IN ALABAMA" and "Death of Eight Others Feared as Vehicle Hits Bridge Rail, Bursts Fuel Tank, Burns" and more (see photos).

This tells of the gasoline explosion on a Montgomery-Birmingham passenger bus at Clanton, Alabama.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout with much on World War II. Rag edition in great condition.

Category: The 20th Century