Gallery›Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library›Betsy Hits Florida -- Hurricane Betsy slammed into southeast Florida today and the big calm eye moved over Key Largo, Betsy hurled 140-mile-an-hour gusts at the Florida Keys and sent giant waves over headaches. Forecasters expected Betsy to lose little, if any, strength as it crossed Florida. Once across, it could strike out in any direction.
Betsy Hits Florida -- Hurricane Betsy slammed into southeast Florida today and the big calm eye moved over Key Largo, Betsy hurled 140-mile-an-hour gusts at the Florida Keys and sent giant waves over headaches. Forecasters expected Betsy to lose little, if any, strength as it crossed Florida. Once across, it could strike out in any direction.
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Betsy Hits Florida -- Hurricane Betsy slammed into southeast Florida today and the big calm eye moved over Key Largo, Betsy hurled 140-mile-an-hour gusts at the Florida Keys and sent giant waves over headaches. Forecasters expected Betsy to lose little, if any, strength as it crossed Florida. Once across, it could strike out in any direction.

Associated Press · [ca. September 1965]

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