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States Wage Economic War for New Plants and Jobs
Ohio leads a nationwide drive to lure 1960s industry with tax exemptions and sites. Governors tour major markets to recruit firms, with 1966 figures showing 574 plants moved in and 2,285 expanded in Ohio, while New York and Connecticut pursue corporate offices. The South and Midwest push aggressive regional ads and financing to attract manufacturers.
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Jack Lefler
United States
Plains
Ohio
Rhodes
Forl
James A. Rhodes
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Dallas
Fort Worth
Houston
Chicago
Minneapolis
St. Louis
New York
Philadelphia
Ohio Development Board
State Commerce Department
Connecticut
New York City
State Development Commission
Manhattan
Illinois
Otto Kerner
Europe
Japan
Australia
Philippines
North Carolina
Midwest
South
Tennessee
Florida
Claude R. Kirk Jr
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Palmer McConnell
Wisconsin Division of Economic Development
Virginia