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Palace Playland Fire Destroys Old Orchard Beach Complex
Palace Playland in Old Orchard Beach was wiped out by a morning fire. Fire Chief Thomas Smith and State Fire Inspector Lawrence Dolby probe origin as losses exceed 1 million dollars. Fire crews fought from 6 10 to 8 30 with all out after 3 p.m. rubble clearance planned this week.
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Old Orchard Beach
Palace Playland
Thomas Smith
Lawrence Dolby
Smith
Old Orchard Street
West Grand Avenue
Palace Playland Amusement Complex
Phote
Dick Danforth