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Explosive event on flight prompts CAB probe
The Civil Aeronautics Board investigates after an explosion tore apart a plane in flight near Unionville Iowa. Initial reports indicate a probable in flight explosion with debris scattered up to 150 miles away. Insurance details surface as officials confirm varying passenger policies. The incident occurred shortly after takeoff from Chicago O Hare, with authorities tracing the scene and collecting data for study.
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Tse
Chi
Washington
Unionville
Centerville
Iowa
Chicago
O'Hare Field
Roy Tuchbreiter
Con- Vine Casualty Co
O'Hare
Uchbrieter
E Trance Company
JH. Cramer
Continent Co
Casualty
Virgil I. Grissom
Carpenter
Powers
Fart
Hass
Carpenter Wele
Carnener