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1942 WWII NEWS AGENCY PHOTO Scorched Rubber Plant - Malaya (Malaysia) by British

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1942 WWII NEWS AGENCY PHOTO Scorched Rubber Plant in Malaya (Malaysia)
Acme Telephoto, Cleveland Bureau, original photo with caption paper still attached.
Photo shows flames and smoke from burning rubber in Malaya (now called Malaysia), set on fire by retreating British forces to prevent stocks from falling into Japanese hands.
Dated February 4, 1942.  Photo is B&W on single-weight glossy paper, 9 by 5-3/4 inches.  Excellent condition.