Explosions at Institute Carbide Plant Injure Dozens
A sequence of blasts at Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Co plant in Institute at 7:40 p m injured at least 58 people. Many injuries occurred in nearby towns from flying debris. About 200 workers were present. a roll call was not possible. Firefighters faced entry challenges as additional explosions followed. By 12:15 a m, officials said the blaze was coming under control with extensive water use.
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Institute
Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Co
Dunbar
Spring Hill
St. Albans
G. A. Ratcliffe
City Folk Have First Chance Our Senators Go Up for Sale
Local ownership may take control of the Charleston Senators before the 1954 season end. Mink President Deane Menendez discussed possible sale with Mayor Copenhaver, with talks suggesting a move toward local ownership though Menendez avoided commenting on out of town buyers. If ownership shifts, Menendez could stay to run the front office.
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Charleston Senators
Gazette
Mink
Deane Menen
Dex
Copenhaver
Charleston
Menendez
Menendex
Clu
Senators
American Association
Explosions Damage Baker's Park and Browder Addition Area
Last night's blast heavily damaged homes in Baker's Park and Browder Addition communities across the Kanawha River from Charleston. Dozens of houses suffered major damage and scores were treated for injuries at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston. One woman experienced a heart attack amid the excitement. another new mother was reported injured by falling plaster.
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Baker’s Park
Browder Addition
St. Albans
Kanawha River
Memorial Hospital
South Charleston
Charleston
Yoder
Kansas C
Blasts Shatter Glass Across Valley Stores
Six gigantic blasts devastated the Institute plant of Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Co in Spring Hill and nearby areas. Fireman Lada Dan Kelly described a bright flash lighting the area as bystanders watched shattered storefronts and fissures in buildings from the explosions. The Gazette notes witnesses and the plant’s impact on South Charleston Dunbar Institute area.
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Institute Plant of Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Co
Spring Hill
South Charleston
Dunbar
Institute
Lada Dan Kelly
Charleston City
The
Gazette
U. S. Rt. 60
Second Explosion Send Photographer Under Nearest Auto
Ny Ferrell, Gazette photographer, recalls arriving after the first blast at the plant where about 150 people gathered. A tank exploded, flames erupted, and photographers ducked as debris and fear spread. he was unhurt but left shaken by the dangerous scene.
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Ny Ferrell
the Gazette
Earl Benton
Daily Mail
Carbide
Derbis
Everything Came In on Me Victim Feels Like Pincushion
A worker describes a boiler house explosion near a loading platform. He recalls signaling danger, seeing flames, and returning to shut valves. He found a helper unharmed while searching for others, then went to hospital with over 60 stitches in his back and says he feels like a pincushion.
Local Gazette Staffers and Amateurs Helped Cover Carbide Blast
Pictures of the Carbide explosion appeared on inside pages of The Gazette. Photographers included Gazette Staffers E. T. DuMetz Ferrell Friend Frank Wilkin James A. Haught and amateurs Al Hartman W Donald Brown John Gaad. Images were processed for engraving by Phil Smith of the Gazette photographic department.
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Gazette
E. T. DuMetz
Ferrell Friend
Frank Wilkin
James A. Haught
al Hartman
Noyes Ave
W. Donald Brown
Lindale Dr
Charleston Camera Club
John Gaad
Camden Dr
Phil Smith
Complete Photo Coverage on Pages A and B
The paper announces extensive photo coverage across pages A and B, highlighting top events, features, and portraits. It promises comprehensive visuals and captions to accompany the day’s news, with photographers delivering front page impact and in-depth gallery spreads.
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Eddie Stewart
Paul Williams
Williams
Sam Moore
Terry Turner
Wallace E. Knight
George Lawless, Jr
A. L. Hardman
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Kansas City
James F. Dent
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