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    1. Oak Ridge Blast 1956
    2. Blast At Oak Ridge Claims Second Life; Plant Unharmed OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (UP) The second of three men injured in an explosion in Oak Ridge yesterday died today. The third remained in critical condition at a hospital. A. L. Lyons of Oak Ridge died of extensive burns and arm and leg injuries suffered in the blast. W. R. Stooksbury of Andersonville, Tenn;, died last night. The third victim, G. R. Myers of Oak Ridge, was reported in critical condition. Atomic Energy commission authorities said the explosion, which shook the town of Oak Ridge, originated in a scrap heap of zirconium oxide and zirconium, both non-nuclear materials. Officials emphasized the salvage yard is about a quarter of a mile from an atomic plant which was not damaged. An investigation has begun in the area, which was roped off after the explosion. Source: Daily Journal, Commerce, Texas, May 15, 1956

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