Benzene and Metals Front in War Production Demands
President Truman’s wartime funding requests signal tight benzene supplies crucial for styrene, synthetic rubber and nylon. Industry estimates show limited U.S. capacity, with steel, copper, zinc and aluminum already stretched as military orders rise, possibly diverting output from autos and appliances to meet defense needs.
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The article lists strategic materials such as manganese cobsit tim antimony pletiona and columbium used in jet engines and rockets. It notes lumber rayon glycerin and paperboard supply impacts on war and civilian demand, with rayon potential for heavier use by the Army. It also records a degree conferral by Grand Master D Maxwell Kirshbaum and staff to Prosperity Lodge No 58 and related lodge members during a special session.
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