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April 22, 1930

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 22, 1930 

* Ohio State Penitentiary fire 
* Columbus, Ohio (1st report)
* Great depression era original

 
The top of the front page has a nice four column headline: "335 CONVICTS DIE IN OHIO PRISON FIRE; TROOPS SUBDUE 2,000 FREE IN THE YARD; THREE OTHER FIRES SET IN ESCAPE PLOT" with subheads and photo. Lengthy text continues on page 3 with two more related photos.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 60 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

Category: The 20th Century