Record #:

13667

Author(s):

Whitmire, Paul

Abstract:

George Rappleyea of Southport, North Carolina, has discovered a way to take molasses and make a synthetic asphalt or plastic, quickly and cheaply, The quick part is what has caused the marines to give Rappleyea a contract for the stuff.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 19 Issue 30, Dec 1951, p3, 19, f

Subject(s):

United States. Marine Corps