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1950 Press Photo Wilbur Everett attempts to melt snow in Wheeling as men watch

Wheeling, West Virginia - An attempt to melt Wheeling's record 28" snowfall by means of a ... flame-thrower using propane gas proved futile today at the intense heat failed to make ... against snowdrifts. City officials are shown watching the experiment at the municipal parking lot, while inventor Wilbur Everett, by rear wheel, said he would experiment ... to perfect a snow-cleaning apparatus. Photo measures 8.5 x 7.25 inches. Photo Is dated 1950.

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