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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph article dated October 22, 1949 partially reads, "Valley detectives today blamed on juvenile pranksters an explosion that rocked homes in a section of North Hollywood last night. The blast which occurred in the Los Angeles River near Aqua Vista St. and Fair Ave. was felt by residents over a mile square area, and was described by one man as a ‘blue flash explosion that shook the area just like an earthquake.’ Investigating officers found remains of a coffee can that had been filled with explosive power set off by a 30 foot fuse.” Officer Robert Rice with bystanders, examine fuse.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Police--California--Los Angeles Teenagers--California--Los Angeles Criminal investigation--California--Los Angeles River channels--California--Los Angeles Practical jokes--California--Los Angeles Explosions--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Los Angeles River (Calif.) Night photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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