A chemical explosion at the Nippon Dynaware Kraft paper pulp factory in Longview, Washington, left nine people missing and one person dead. The blast occurred Tuesday morning and injured and hospitalized 10 people, including a firefighter. Authorities said a tank believed to contain 80,000 gallons of white liquor actually held 900,000 gallons. The man who died was identified as Gilbert Bernal, and his son also works at the plant. In Portland, momentum is building for a proposal that would allow the private US Tennis Association to manage public tennis courts, including the city’s tennis center. The plan could take effect by the end of the year, with mixed reactions from local tennis players.
"Nine people are missing and one is dead after a chemical explosion at a paper mill in Longview, Washington Tuesday morning. The deadly incident happened early Tuesday at the Nippon Dynaware Kraft paper pulp factory; it injured and hospitalized 10 people, including one firefighter. Authorities said a damaged tank at the mill that was thought to contain 80,000 gallons of white liquor-a chemical solution used to turn wood chips into pulp-actually contained 900,000 gallons. The man who died Tuesday when the tank ruptured was later identified as Gilbert Bernal. Bernal's son also works at the plant."
"A proposal to let the private US Tennis Association take the reins of Portland's public tennis courts, including the city's cherished tennis center, has gained momentum. The plan, which could go into place by the end of this year, comes amid a broader push for Portland's parks bureau to open its doors to offers from the private sector. Responses to the proposal have been mixed. While some local tennis players are excited,"
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