End of line for the Reading
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Philadelphia, Penn.-based Reading Co., the 167-year-old railroad company that has expanded into cinema and live-theater operations, has announced it will close down after selling its railroad-related real estate. Reading, which is owned by James Cotter of California, has a net worth of $130 million.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Inquirer (PA)
Subject: Business, regional
ISSN: 0885-6613
Year: 2000
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Morgan Lewis to expand in Calif
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The author examines plans by Philadelphia-based law firm of Morgan, Lewis and Bockius to open offices in California. Topics include hiring of new attorneys, financial risks involved, and economic conditions in Northern California.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Inquirer (PA)
Subject: Business, regional
ISSN: 0885-6613
Year: 2003
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Steel plant's force is cut to 100
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USX Corp. announces layoffs. Company officials announced that it will layoff 600 of its 700 employees due to a weak steel market.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Inquirer (PA)
Subject: Business, regional
ISSN: 0885-6613
Year: 2001
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