jan 1, 1953 - The Ethylor Summer
Description:
"By 1953, there were over 6,000 reported cases of lung, brain and bone cancer in Ichor Falls. All three chemical plants were closed and condemned during what became known as 'the Ethylor summer.' Civil lawsuits were filed but went nowhere as the three companies imploded with debt and criminal penalties."-Ichor Falls' Visitors Guide
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Date:
jan 1, 1953
Now
~ 72 years ago