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Amarillo Daily News in Amarillo, Texas

16 Jun 1950

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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1950

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2

Prescott Lumber Chief Pushes Ambition Beyond Wealth

William Prescott, head of a vast lumber empire in Andersburg Pennsylvania, reveals plans to expand through railroads, mills, and forest contracts in Idaho Oregon Washington while seeking a raise from his directors. Eugene Arnold arrives as part of the new staff as tensions rise over profits and future strategy.

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William Prescott Andersburg Eugene Arnold Chauncey Arnold William Muehller Eugene West Whitcomb Idaho Oregon Washington Cosmopolis Port Ludlow Northwest Mr. Bassett Wiliam Pennsylvania Lake States Willam America Mr. Jenkins Deep South Regan
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William Bassett Pushes Wage Increase in Mills

In a tense meeting at Andersburg the group considers a large wage rise for mill workers. William presses for unanimous approval to boost pay, citing company profits and past dividends reinvested in expansion. Judge Muehller notes workers already earn more than others in the city.

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William Mr. Bassett Muehller Andersburg
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