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Hamilton tanker scare ends April 28th, 1976
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Important quotes: “Chem-Dyne Corp., under the supervision of the U.S. and Ohio Environmental Protection agencies, began taking steps to stabilize the chemical reaction that has caused fumes to leak.”
“Chem-Dyne officials have admitted adding a chemical to the contents… what that chemical is only the company the U.S. and Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) apparently knows… City Manager Jack Kirsch says he has been told it is ‘a trade secret.’”
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No solution yet on tanker April 27th, 1976
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Important Quotes: “Federal, state, and Hamilton officials this morning were still looking for a way to neutralize the chemical reaction”
“As far as any serious immediate danger, we do not feel there is any” -Frutiger (Shell)
“Repeated attempts to contact Chem-Dyne’s president, Bruce A. Whitten, failed.”
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City keeps vigil on chemical tanker April 26th, 1976
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Important quotes: “the temperature of chemicals inside the car has been rising”
“Attorneys for the plant refused city
officials access even when presented with the search warrant.”
“When asked about the leaking tank car, [the party who answered the phone at Chem-Dyne] replied, ‘No comment.’”
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Chemical leak cause mystery April 25th, 1976
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“A railroad tanker containing about 17,000 to 18,000 gallons of a highly flammable liquid chemical mixture caused some anxious moment Saturday for Hamilton firefighters and industrial executives at the Chem-Dyne Corp.”
“Several homes are located near the area, as well as athletic fields.”
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City taking long look at plan for waste burner April 2nd, 1976
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Important Quotes: “Whitten assured that the firm will not be handling exotic or dangerous materials.”
“Before Chem-Dyne can install and operate the incinerator, however, it must receive approval from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.”