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Loading blast holes at Benson Mines

Loading blast holes at Benson

On the left is Floyd Noble, center is Jim LaParr, and on right is Cedric Hubbard. Loading blast holes at Benson Mines. Circa 1960. Benson Mines, NY. Photo donated by Jim LaParr.

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