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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph article dated October 20, 1964 partially reads, "The bomb was one of two thrown at a frame apartment unit at 418 1/2 E. 29th St. occupied by Mrs. Elizabeth Ector, 18, and her three children, Robert Louis, 3, Duane, 17 months, and Shirley, 4 months. Robert was asleep in the room when the bomb was thrown. There was no chance to rescue him, police said." Seen in the photograph is Sgt. Robert B. McIntosh of Newton Street Division police examining the window through which the fire bomb was thrown.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Detectives--California--Los Angeles Criminal investigation--California--Los Angeles Arson investigation--California--Los Angeles Incendiary bombs--California--Los Angeles Dwellings--California--South Los Angeles (Los Angeles) Apartments--California--South Los Angeles (Los Angeles) South Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.) Night photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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