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April 03, 1958

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, April 3, 1958

* Wichita Falls Texas tornado with photo
* Wind speed record made


his 40 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Triple Tornado Punch Strikes Wichita Falls" with a related photo. (see) This was at the time the highest wind speed ever recorded by a tornado. Since then a tornado in Oklahoma reached winds of 318 mph.

Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.

Category: The 20th Century