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1970-10-03 Daily Iowan Article: ""Old Armory Fire Caused by Wiring""

Old Armory Fire
Caused by Wiring
State Fire Marshal Wilbur Johnston reported Friday that the fire which destroyed Old Armory Temporary Building at the University of Iowa May 9 probably resulted not from arson, but from poor electrical wiring.
Iowa City Fire Chief Dean Bebee said at the time that the fire was probably set intentionally. Johnston, who has conducted a state investigation of the fire, says there is no evidence of arson.
The blaze erupted during last May's student strike at the university. The Iowa City Fire Department and other officials immediately suspected arson by student terrorists. Students were protesting U.S. Intervention in Cambodia and the slaying of four students at Kent State by National Guardsmen.
The Old Armory, erected for temporary use during World War II, was completely destroyed by the fire. Offices and records of the Department of English housed in the building were also destroyed.

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Old Armory Fire Caused by Wiring State Fire Marshal Wilbur Johnston reported Friday that the fire which destroyed Old Armory Temporary Building at the University of Iowa May 9 probably resulted not from arson, but from poor electrical wiring. Iowa City Fire Chief Dean Bebee said at the time that the fire was probably set intentionally. Johnston, who has conducted a state investigation of the fire, says there is no evidence of arson. The blaze erupted during last May's student strike at the university. The Iowa City Fire Department and other officials immediately suspected arson by student terrorists. Students were protesting U.S. Intervention in Cambodia and the slaying of four students at Kent State by National Guardsmen. The Old Armory, erected for temporary use during World War II, was completely destroyed by the fire. Offices and records of the Department of English housed in the building were also destroyed. DI 10/3/70