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Johnstown Sees Hope Despite National Recession
In Johnstown Pennsylvania local leaders praise a resilient economy backed by coal steel and electricity amid a U S recession. Bethlehem Steel plans to modernize its Johnstown plant reversing earlier cutbacks boosting jobs and regional growth. Unemployment stood at 7 7 percent in March as local industry expands and funds attract new business.
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Johnstown
Verry Gilbert
Conemaugh
Pennsylvania
Howard Picking Jr
Bethlehem
U.S
Cambria County Industrial Development Corp
Cambria Division
Bethlehem Mines Corp
Frank Kulish
United Mine Workers District 2
Crichton Manufacturing
Crichton
Frank Mardis
U.S. Steel