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Johnson, Jason B. (December 20, 1991). "Grand
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Lincoln (April 17, 1993). "Parents sue amusement park Girl suffered brain damage in '92 fall from roller coaster".
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Scott, Steve (September 10, 1992). "Park accident still unsolved
Investigation of girl's fall from roller coaster continues".
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Pierre, Nancy St. (June 15, 1993). "GP amusement park still closed High hopes for
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Cox, Bob (July 7, 1999). "Work Set to Begin on New Ford
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O'Brien, Tim (July 13, 1992). "Boardwalk Family Fun Park set for July 23 premiere".
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Ragland, James (January 4, 1986). "Rival Will Shut Down White Water on I-30".
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Pierre, Nancy St. (March 9, 1993). "Park to scrap ride on which girl hurt".
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Ragland, James (February 12, 1986). "Grand Prairie Drops Park Effort".
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