[Trade Journal]
Publication: American Glass Review Glass Factory Directory Issue
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
p. 8-11, col. 1
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News Highlights of 1968
...a month-by-month review of happenings
in the American glass industry during
1968, as recorded in the pages of
AMERICAN GLASS REVIEW.
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March
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Libbey Products, Owens-Illinois division that produces table glassware, marks the 150th year of continuous operation for the current division and predecessor company.
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April
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Edwin D. Dodd, former executive vice-president, is elected president and chief operating officer of Owens-Illinois, succeeding Raymond H. Mulford, who is elected chairman of the board of directors to replace J. P. Levis. Mr. Levis will continue as a director and chairman of the executive committee.
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July
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Managements of Owens-Illinois Inc., and Lily-Tulip Cup Corporation reach agreement in principle for combining two firms through issuance of O-I stock to Lily-Tulip shareholders.
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