Aliceville, AL Tornado Damage, Mar 1948
TWISTER KILLS 2 IN ALABAMA.
By the Associated Press.
Tornados that struck twice at Aliceville, Ala., Friday night killed two persons and injured a score. About 25 houses were reported demolished. Power lines were down and the town was in darkness.
The dead were identified as a MRS. McELROY, about 60, and a child whose name was not available. Ambulances from several nearby towns removed the injured to Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Columbus, Miss., hospitals. Aliceville is about 40 miles west of Tuscaloosa.
The Nebraska State Journal Lincoln 1948-03-27
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