After enduring years of failure, Milton Hershey (1857-1945) built a business empire as the world's first mass producer of chocolate bars. Through generous donations, he used his entire fortune to help...
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Today is Thursday, Sept. 13, the 256th day of 2007. There are 109 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Sept. 13, 1788, the Congress of the Confederation authorized the first nation...
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Richard H. Lenny, who has struggled to preserve The Hershey Co.'s prominence as the nation's largest candy maker, said Monday that he will retire as chairman, president and chief executive at the e...
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Chocolate magnate Milton S. Hershey wasn't all work and no play.Hershey's vision for the company town he built also included a "picnic and pleasure grounds" for employees and their families to enjo...
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Milton Hershey
Today in history - Sept. 13
