Old New York Newspaper Search: This site is unique and eccentric
An individual has arranged for the scanning and uploading of many New York newsappers, including several Utica papers (see box to the right):
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Old Fulton site has digitized several Utica area newspapers.
Chronicling America (Library Congress) has digitized some New York State newspapers,
Utica Newspapers on Microfilm:
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In 1951, Utica was used as a civil defense exercise in "mock" atomic warfare; with 60,000 the projected casualties.
An account from the New York Times.
Associated Press (AP) slug for the story: