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Green Hornet Trolley Disaster in 1950...
Green Hornet Trolley Disaster in 1950...
Item # 569719
May 26, 1950
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, May 26, 1950
* Green Hornet Trolley Disaster (1st report)
* Chicago street car & gas truck collision
* Great issue for display
This 48 page newspaper has a great two line banner headline on the front page: "TRAM HITS GAS TRUCK; 33 PERISH IN FLAMES" with subheads and photo of the wrecked trolley. (see) Also a full back page pictorial of the disaster with a gruesome image inside the trolley. (see)
Tells of the Green Hornet trolley disaster during a torrential rainstorm in Chicago.
Other news of the day throughout. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
Category: The 20th Century