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August 2, 1931
Douglas Daily Dispatch
Douglas, Cochise County, Arizona
What is this article about?
Extreme desert heat delays Boulder Canyon Dam construction, causing worker deaths and heat prostrations that demoralize the workforce, as reported by government engineers on Aug. 1.
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Work on Dam Is Delayed by Heat
Several Deaths and Numerous Prostrations Have Broken Morale.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (P)—The building of the Boulder canyon dam is being slowed by terrific desert heat.
Government engineers supervising the construction reported to the bureau of reclamation today that the several deaths and numerous prostrations have demoralized the workers to a noticeable degree and that this has been reflected in reduced progress.
The government men blame the climate entirely. Stringent physical examinations for all workers have been instituted to prevent any but fit men from risking the intense heat.
Several Deaths and Numerous Prostrations Have Broken Morale.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (P)—The building of the Boulder canyon dam is being slowed by terrific desert heat.
Government engineers supervising the construction reported to the bureau of reclamation today that the several deaths and numerous prostrations have demoralized the workers to a noticeable degree and that this has been reflected in reduced progress.
The government men blame the climate entirely. Stringent physical examinations for all workers have been instituted to prevent any but fit men from risking the intense heat.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Disaster
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Boulder Dam
Heat Delay
Worker Deaths
Prostrations
Desert Heat
Where did it happen?
Boulder Canyon
Story Details
Location
Boulder Canyon
Event Date
Aug. 1
Story Details
The building of the Boulder canyon dam is slowed by intense desert heat, causing several deaths and numerous prostrations that have demoralized workers and reduced progress. Government engineers blame the climate and have instituted stringent physical examinations.