New Jersey Powder Blast

Series

Series Name

Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

40/78

Date Released

27 Sep 1940

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Japanese Wrestling
2. 2South African Women Despatch Riders
3. 3You Can’t Be Too Careful
4. 4Polish Brigade in the East
5. 5Women Roof Spotters & Woman Farmer
6. 6Submarine Sinks Nazi Transport
7. 7King and Queen Visits Bombed Hospital
8. 8New Jersey Powder Blast
9. 9Australian Grand National

Story

Story No. within this Issue

8 / 9

Summary

At the Hercules Powder Co’s plant, a massive explosion kills 50 and injures over 200. One of the worst munitions disasters in American history, and sabotage is suspected.

Keywords

Weapons; Crime; Accidents and disasters

Locations

New Jersey

Length of story (in feet)

33

Story extras:

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Phone

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Notes

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