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Forge Slope Explosion
Newport Town, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
April 16, 1963
No. Killed - 4
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader News Article
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Four men lost their lives when an explosion occurred at this mine.
The deceased:
Thomas Ruminiski
Henry Robey
Paul Romanowski
Paul Eckrote
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