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J.11 of ;e to oday id ay withR. W. Herzog Co. Receives Citation From Navy Dept.Local Firm Deals in Mica Insulators; Made Fart for Proximity FuseH. W. Herzog has reioiml a Cer-: tificato of Achievement from the U. S. Navy in recog nit ion ot uxccp-tional accomplish menu: during the war, Tlic * com puny iiisimifatrtmvrs mica insulators for radio lubes which were in rent demand dining the war. Their product was also used in what was declared the biyge.si .secret ol the war. the proximity fuse, a miniature radio in the war head of a shell which caused the shell to explode when near the target.The dilation follows:United States Navy CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT Awarded toR. W. ZERZOG COMPANYIn recognition of exceptional accomplishment in behalf of the United Staler Navy and of meritorious contribution to the National war effort.H. S. Hen.srlAsst. See. Navy. December 12. 1945The company is now engaged in manufacturing insulators for peacetime orders and has u la rye force working two shifts a day, and Mr Herzog stales that, he can employ many more women at the plant.
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McKean County Democrat
Smethport, Pennsylvania, US
Thu, Jan 17, 1946
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