Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Richard B. Vail


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The result was   keep. WP:SNOW The Bushranger One ping only 18:26, 7 August 2012 (UTC)

Richard B. Vail

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Notability and biographical accuracy. Only one citation, which can not account for all information. Grammarxxx (talk) 21:18, 1 August 2012 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Illinois-related deletion discussions.  • Gene93k (talk) 01:46, 2 August 2012 (UTC)
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 * Keep. Subject was a U.S. Congressman clearly passing WP:POLITICIAN. A Google Books search shows coverage especially relating to the House Unamerican Activities Committee. • Gene93k (talk) 01:53, 2 August 2012 (UTC)
 * Keep per WP:POLITICIAN. Information that is a source of contention could be removed, however, there are plenty of sources available to build a biography about the subject. Location (talk) 02:48, 2 August 2012 (UTC)
 * I have checked the article and have verified that all information is from the biographical reference cited except the following: "Vail Manufacturing Company manufactured staplers, paper clips and fasteners. (The company was acquired by Acco Intl in 1964.)" Location (talk) 02:56, 2 August 2012 (UTC)


 * Strong and Speedy Keep Congressmen are automatic.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 16:08, 2 August 2012 (UTC)
 * Speedy Keep Former Congressmen and Senators are always notable even if they serve only 61 days....William 15:25, 3 August 2012 (UTC)
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