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New England Economy Part II: Rising Wages Across Six States
The AP survey portrays growing wages in New England with Oct 1864 regional manufacturing pay averaging 109.41 in Connecticut and 94.88 in Massachusetts, while Lynn Massachusetts shows exceptional earnings in shoe and electrical sectors at 130 weekly. Banks report rising deposits and loan activity as savings grow and consumer spending increases. The New England Council predicts month to month gains into summer.
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Boston
New England
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Vermont
Rhode Island
Maine
New Hampshire
Associated Press
Lewiston - Auburn
Rutland
Portsmouth
N.H
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Lynn
Mass
Worcester
New England Council