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1955 Le Mans disaster....
1955 Le Mans disaster....
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June 12, 1955
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 12, 1955
* 24 Hours of Le Mans auto race
* Pierre Levegh crash disaster
The front page has a three column photo with headline: "71 Killed and 75 Injured at Road Race As Auto Plunges Into Crowd in France" with subhead: "Speeding Car Leaps Wall, Explodes Amid Throng at Le Mans Classic" 1st report report coverage on the infamous 24 Hours of Le Mans disaster. It still stands today as the worst disaster in motorsport history.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete 1st section of 114 pages, very minor margin wear, nice condition.
Category: World War II
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