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September 13, 1940

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, September 13, 1940

* Hercules Powder Company explosion
* Kenvil NJ New Jersey
* World War II reports

This 32 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Powder Blasts Kill 50 in Factory Filling Big U.S. Munitions Order" with smaller subheads.

Also a large photo of the wrecked site with headline: "Many Killed, Homes Wrecked on Powder Plant Blast" on the back page.

Other news of the day throughout with much on World War II Europe. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.

Category: The 20th Century