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One Killed as Central Atlantic Heat Wave Sparks Storms
A one day heat wave across the Central Atlantic seaboard ended with severe electrical storms. One man, Robert W Patterson Jr of Pittsburgh, died after a lightning strike while under a tree at Princeton during a class reunion. Seven others were injured. The Princeton class canceled activities and held a memorial service. Storms also set fires at hospitals and residences. six boys taking shelter under a tin awning and a housewife briefly stunned by a lightning flash.
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