Christmas ended that night ... - Benton, West Frankfort, Illinois News | Franklin County News Christmas traditionally is a time for wide-eyed children, exchanging gifts and festive family get-togethers. For many, though, it also is a time that serves as a grim reminder of the worst tragedy in ...

#UNW #December21, 1951 10 days after an Illinois State mine inspector approved coal dust removal techniques at #NewOrient mine in #WestFrankfort, the mine exploded, largely because of coal dust accumulations, killing 119 workers. www.franklincounty-news.com/2012/12/21/o...

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