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Second Victim Dies In Oak Ridge Blast
A second of three men injured in Monday’s Oak Ridge explosion has died. A. L. Lyons, 27, Oak Ridge, succumbed to extensive burns and limb injuries. W. R. Stooksbury, 27, Andersonville, died Monday night. G. R. Myers, 26, Oak Ridge, remained critical with the loss of an arm and severe burns. Officials said the blast stemmed from zirconium oxide and zirconium in a salvage yard near an atomic plant, which was not damaged. An investigation began as the area was roped off.
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A. L. Lyons
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G. R. Myers
Atomic Energy Commission
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