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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1965
Page
2
City planners note employment growth and low unemployment but a smaller share of workers today versus 1950 due to more non employable ages. Manufacturing remains lead employer at 28.4 percent, below Ohio Urban average. Norwalk Upholstering and Clevite Harris are top firms. Retail sales rise to 20 million in 1958.
In 1958 Norwalk had per capita GAF sales around 306 with nearby towns ranging from 280 to 510. Median Norwalk family income in 1959 was 6378 dollars, with about 13 percent under 3000 and 32 percent under 5000, while the dominant income group was 5090 to 8000.
City planners in Norwalk assess regional economy and geography within the East North Central division. Notes emphasize strategic location between Cleveland and Toledo, access via US 20 250 and state routes, and planned US 20 bypass in 1968 to reduce downtown through traffic. Also outlines industrial site suitability and a 13-factor plant location checklist including highways labor land proximity markets and rail service.
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