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Mine Blast Kills Five at Washington Pa Mine?
A local mine disaster near Washington Pennsylvania killed five miners and left several missing. Rescue teams recovered burned bodies including Joe Smith and Stanley Collins while others were found at depths of 565 feet and 2 600 feet from the surface as officials investigated the blast and ventilation failures. Relatives waited at the shaft as searchlights swept the scene and a delicate rescue operation continued through the night.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Alof
State Health Department
Louple
Piresburgh
Marianna
Ana
Bethlehem Steel Corp
Aems
Mike Knizner
Stanley Majesky
John Krupzig
Charles Sprowls
William Nelson
Kornet
James Wright
Washington Hospital