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Camden Courier-Post, December 22, 1961
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Flames Rake Warehouse in East Camden

A two-alarm fire tore through the Cartun Hardware Store warehouse at 14 South 35th Street on the night of December 21, 1961, fed by an estimated 10,000 to 12,000 gallons of paint. One Engine Company 11 hoseman was hurt, and the alarm was sounded by a teenager who spotted the smoke while listening to Christmas carols outdoors.

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Shipyard Wages Lure to Firemen, Camden Post-Telegram clipping, March 22, 1918
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Shipyard Wages Lure to Firemen

Fire Chief Peter B. Carter reported six resignations, two deaths and one vacancy from the draft as the shipyards drew men from Camden's Fire Department; Lieutenant Walter Mertz was made captain and the Fire Committee appointed seven new firemen.

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