FIRE IN HOSTEL
94 BODIES RECOVERED (United Press Assn. —Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received Dec. 14, 3.15 p.m.) ST. JOHN’S (Newfoundland), Dec. 13 Ninety-four bodies were recovered and others are feared to be dead after a fire had destroyed a Knights Columbus Hostel, which was crowded with dancers. One hundred and thirty people were taken to hospital. Many servicemen were among the victims.
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Waikato Times, Volume 131, Issue 21910, 14 December 1942, Page 4
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62FIRE IN HOSTEL Waikato Times, Volume 131, Issue 21910, 14 December 1942, Page 4
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