[meteorite-list] NPA 02-17-1930, Brilliant Star Explodes....Paragould Meteorite

From: MARK BOSTICK <thebigcollector_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Mon Mar 21 13:24:52 2005
Message-ID: <BAY104-F2613A564A10D5D8FC3F06BB3590_at_phx.gbl>

Paper: The Port Arthur News
City: Port Arthur, Texas
Date: Monday, February 17, 1930
Page: 1 (of 12)

METEOR FALLS
Brilliant Star Explodes Near St. Louis

     ST. LOUIS, Feb. 17 (AP). - Observation of a brilliant meteor, which
fell in the vicinity of Penrose park here at 4:30 o'clock this morning, was
reported by two police detectives. Their inquiries near the park failed to
disclose any traces of the meteor.

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     POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., Feb. 17. (AP) - A peculiar atmospheric condition was
reported by man persons within a 50-mile radius of Popular Bluff about 4
o'clock this morning. A bright light formed in the sky, and completely
lighted the landscape for miles. The light lasted about ten seconds, when
an explosion occurred, presumably high in the air. Buildings were shaken by
the blast. It was general supposed the condition was caused by a falling
meteor.

(end)

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Mark Bostick
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