The Archive · 1939

Many Die in Tokyo In Huge Fire

Area Rocked by Explosions As Firework Factory Goes Up in Flames

Tokyo, May 9.

Thirty persons were believed to be dead, while 200 were injured here today, in explosions that rocked the Shimura suburban are as fire swept through a chemical factory.

Police listed 30 persons as missing, but it was generally believed that they had perished.

The catastrophe occurred when a truck, loaded with rags, caught on fire as it was passing in front of the Dai Nippon Celluloid Company's plant at about 9.30 o'clock this morning. Embers from the truck were said to He declared that undoubtedly, the Bill had done more than anything else to remove any doubts that Britain meant exactly what she said. He claimed that the proposal hac the support of the whole country, and certainly had the support of the young men most vitally affected.

"There is no ground for fears that the Bill will affect the position of Trade Unions," Mr. Morrison added.

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