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Crash of United Airlines flight 826...



Item # 583277

December 17, 1960

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, December 17, 1960

* United Airlines Flight 826
* Airplane collision over Staten Island New York
* Stephen Baltz (miracle survivor) w/ photo


This 12 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Plane Crash Toll 136, Seek Bodies In Ruins" with subhead and photo showing Baltz (see photos). This tells of the horrific crash in which an 11 year old boy was the sole survivor, Stephen Baltz, who later died.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.

Category: The 20th Century