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September 13, 1940

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 13, 1940 

* Hercules Powder Company explosion 
* Kenvil NJ New Jersey 

This 46 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "27 DEAD, 25 MISSING, 200 HURT IN BLAST AT JERSEY PLANT" with subheads that include: "POWDER EXPLODES" "Fire Rages Into Night" and more. Report continues on page 16 with photo and map. (see)

Other news of the day throughout with much on World War II Europe. Rag edition in nice condition.

Category: The 20th Century