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AP Was There: A 1974 tornado in Xenia, Ohio, kills 32 and levels half the city

Apr. 03, 2024 09:45 AM EDT

XENIA, Ohio (AP) — EDITOR'S NOTE — On April 3, 1974, a fierce tornado barreled through Xenia, Ohio, without warning, killing 32 people, injuring hundreds and leveling half the city of 25,000. Hundreds were left homeless. Nearby Wilberforce, home to Central State University, was also hit with...