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August 4, 1936
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
High wind and rainstorm struck Salt River Valley near Phoenix, Ariz., on Aug. 4, injuring Charles Hanford in Buckeye, damaging property, uprooting trees in Chandler, with spectacular lightning.
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High Wind Strikes Salt River Valley
PHOENIX, Ariz., Aug. 4. (U.P.)—A high wind and rainstorm struck most of the Salt River valley last night, injuring one man, causing some property damage, and bringing a heavy downpour to many sections.
The storm circled Phoenix to the south, but struck heavily in the Buckeye and Chandler districts.
Charles Hanford, 50, Buckeye, was injured when part of a building collapsed in the wind.
Some trees were uprooted in the Chandler district.
A spectacular electric display accompanied the storm.
PHOENIX, Ariz., Aug. 4. (U.P.)—A high wind and rainstorm struck most of the Salt River valley last night, injuring one man, causing some property damage, and bringing a heavy downpour to many sections.
The storm circled Phoenix to the south, but struck heavily in the Buckeye and Chandler districts.
Charles Hanford, 50, Buckeye, was injured when part of a building collapsed in the wind.
Some trees were uprooted in the Chandler district.
A spectacular electric display accompanied the storm.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
High Wind
Rainstorm
Salt River Valley
Property Damage
Injury
What entities or persons were involved?
Charles Hanford
Where did it happen?
Salt River Valley, Phoenix, Ariz., Buckeye And Chandler Districts
Story Details
Key Persons
Charles Hanford
Location
Salt River Valley, Phoenix, Ariz., Buckeye And Chandler Districts
Event Date
Aug. 4
Story Details
A high wind and rainstorm struck the Salt River Valley, injuring Charles Hanford when a building collapsed in Buckeye, uprooting trees in Chandler, and featuring a spectacular electric display.