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1943 ammunition ship disaster...



Item # 583423

June 07, 1943

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, June 7, 1943

* Norfolk, Virginia
* World War II - WWII


This 26 page newspaper has a seven column headline on the front page: "83 Killed in Blast of U.S. Ammunition Ship" with subheads that include: "Explosives Are Set Off by Collision" and more. Coverage of the disaster off the coast of Norfolk, Virginia.

Other news of the day throughout including sports and various advertisements with much on World War II. A little margin wear but otherwise in good condition.

Category: The 20th Century