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

[MARK BOSTICK]

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.

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Clear Skies,
Mark Bostick
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