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Man describes devastation as hurricane strikes Fort Lauderdale area
J H Cornett reports from Fort Lauderdale to Miami on the Saturday hurricane. He details Oakland Park’s ruin with six dead and 87 injured, widespread destruction along the coast, collapsed hotels, ruined homes, and a city under martial law while relief efforts rush in. Buildings, bridges, and causeways are damaged, with thousands left homeless and ongoing recovery underway.
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Fort Lauderdale
J. H. Cornett
Pompano
Miami
Delray
Deerfield
Floranada
Oakland Park
France
Las Olas
Masonic Temple
First National Bank
Pioneer Store
Griffith- Philbrick
East Avenue
Progresso
Hollywood
Everglades Hotel
Third Street
Biscayne Boulevard
River Front
West Palm Beach
Palm Beach
Florida Light & Power Company