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Trailer Explosion
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A house trailer, owned by Edward Kirby, exploded at the Taylor trailer camp, 1038 South Park Street. The explosion was caused by a bottle gas leak. Kirby and his wife suffered second and third degree burns.
May 4, 1948
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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