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April 5, 1935
Henderson Daily Dispatch
Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Shipbuilder Laurence R. Wilder testifies before the Senate Munitions Committee in Washington on April 5 that the Morro Castle was a firetrap and many similar ships risk lives due to inadequate protection.
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Sailing the Seas
Mere Fire Traps
Washington, April 5.-(AP)-Laurence R. Wilder, a shipbuilder, declared before the Senate Munitions Committee today the Morro Castle was a "firetrap" but "it might easily have been built so there would have been no necessity for loss of life."
"There are plenty of other ships at sea of similar nature with mail contracts that have no further protection," he added. "In other words the lives of our citizens are being risked."
Wilder, heavy set "independent" in the shipbuilding business, has repeatedly told the committee he was "not popular" with other shipbuilders.
Sailing the Seas
Mere Fire Traps
Washington, April 5.-(AP)-Laurence R. Wilder, a shipbuilder, declared before the Senate Munitions Committee today the Morro Castle was a "firetrap" but "it might easily have been built so there would have been no necessity for loss of life."
"There are plenty of other ships at sea of similar nature with mail contracts that have no further protection," he added. "In other words the lives of our citizens are being risked."
Wilder, heavy set "independent" in the shipbuilding business, has repeatedly told the committee he was "not popular" with other shipbuilders.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Morro Castle
Firetrap
Ship Safety
Senate Munitions Committee
Laurence Wilder
What entities or persons were involved?
Laurence R. Wilder
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Laurence R. Wilder
Location
Washington
Event Date
April 5
Story Details
Laurence R. Wilder declares the Morro Castle a firetrap that could have been built safely to prevent loss of life, and states many other ships with mail contracts lack protection, risking citizens' lives.